CPU Hyper-Threading
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction
rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two
cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute
instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly
improved. If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core
to execute the instructions. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
Fast Boot
The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the
computer. When setting the item to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some
check items during POST. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the disk operating system. The settings are:
Floppy
LS120
HDD-0
SCSI
CDROM
HDD-1
HDD-2
HDD-3
ZIP100
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
Disabled
MSI Reminds You...
1. Available settings for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device" vary de-
pending on the bootable devices you have installed. For
example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting "Floppy"
does not show up.
2. If you want to boot from any of the USB-interfaced devices,
please set USB Legacy Support to All Device.
The system will boot from floppy drive.
The system will boot from LS-120 drive.
The system will boot from the first HDD.
The system will boot from the SCSI.
The system will boot from the CD-ROM.
The system will boot from the second HDD.
The system will boot from the third HDD.
The system will boot from the fourth HDD.
The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive.
The system will boot from USB-interfaced floppy drive.
The system will boot from any USB-interfaced ZIP drive.
The system will boot from the USB-interfaced CD-ROM.
The system will boot from the USB-interfaced HDD.
The system will boot from the Network drive.
Disable this sequence.
BIOS Setup
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