MSI MS-6580 Manual page 58

Option Description
Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to
run Setup.
Always A password prompt appears every time when the com-
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
Boot To OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2
64MB. When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2
with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes.
Hyper Threading Function
This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function. Setting
to Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for
your computer system requires ALL of the following platform
Components:
*CPU: An Intel
*Chipset: An Intel
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
and
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
APIC Interrupt Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system
is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs
resources for the system. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
MPS Revision
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS
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operating system with DRAM larger than
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Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology;
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Chipset that supports HT Technology;
BIOS Setup
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operating system
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