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MPS Table Version
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 version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system.
Primary Graphics Adapter
This setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting
options are:
[AGP] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If an AGP card is
not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card.
[PCI] The system initializes the installed PCI VGA card first. If a PCI VGA
card is not available, it will initialize the AGP card.
PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes
over. W hen set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a
longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance,
you should set the item to higher values.
CPU Feature
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
Execute Bit Support
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious
"buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where
application code can execute and where it cannot. W hen a malicious worm
attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution,
preventing damage or worm propagation.
Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3
The Max CPUID Value Limit is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor
to older operating systems.
Chipset Feature
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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