Abit SV-1A User Manual page 33

BIOS Setup 3-7
Boot Up NumLock Status:
This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up.
[On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys.
[Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys.
Security Option:
This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the
system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup.
[Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.
[System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up.
NOTE: Don't forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to
open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up
the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options.
MPS Version Ctrl For OS:
This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this
motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting.
Report No FDD For OS:
When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without
floppy disk drive. Leave this item to its default setting.
Delay IDE Initial (Secs):
This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging
this delay time. A larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to
initialize and to prepare for activation.
Disable Unused PCI Clock:
This option disables the clock of PCI slot that is not in use.
[Yes]: The system automatically detect the unused DIMM and PCI slots, and stop
sending clock signal to these unused PCI slots.
[No]: The system always send clock signal to all PCI slots.
NOTE: Set this option to [No] setting if there are adapters that cannot be
automatically detected by the system and will cause malfunction.
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