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3.4.3
Hard Disks
The Hard Disk 0 parameter is reserved for the hard disk. With this parameter set to [Auto], the
BIOS automatically detects the hard disk parameters and displays the formatted capacity in the
parentheses right after the Hard Disk 0 parameter heading. It also displays the cylinder, head and
sector values of the hard disk. Advanced hard disk settings are auto-configured by Setup for
optimum drive performance.
You can also choose to key-in the drive parameters by setting Hard Disk 0 to [User].
determine your drive parameters, check the data found on your hard disk or supplied in the hard
disk vendor documentation. We suggest that you set this parameter to [Auto] to allow the BIOS
to auto-detect the drive parameters at each boot-up.
The Hard Disk 1 parameter is used when a CD-ROM drive module or future IDE drive option is
installed in the module bay. The default setting for both parameters is [Auto].
3.4.4
Num Lock After Boot
When enabled, Num Lock turns on after boot and the embedded keypad acts as a numeric
keypad. The default setting is [Disabled].
3.4.5
LCD Expansion Mode
When enabled, the LCD screen shows in expanded mode. By default, this parameter is set to
[Disabled].
For advanced users, the System Configuration section has two hidden pages called Advanced
System Configuration that allow you to view and configure more technical aspects of the
notebook.
To access the Advanced System Configuration screens, press F8 from the main menu. Then
select System Configuration to enter the System Configuration screens. Note that the pages in
this section now total three. Press PgDn to access the first of two hidden screens.
The notebook's BIOS configuration is already tuned for
optimum performance and you do not need to access these
screens.
If you do not fully understand the items in these
special screens, do not attempt to change their values.
If you happen to change the values and decide you want to
return the previous values, select the Reset to Default Settings
in the main menu to restore all default values.
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