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2.3.2.9 Boot Up NumLock Status
Sets the boot up Num Lock status. The options are "On" and "Off".
Item
On Enable NumLock
Off Disable NumLock
2.3.2.10 Gate A20 Option
Item
Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20
Fast Lets chipset control GateA20 (Default)
2.3.2.11 Security Option
This category determines whether the password is required when the sys- tem boots up or
only when entering setup. The options are:
Item
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the
System
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
Setup
password is not entered at the prompt.
To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and
then you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just
press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the
system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
2.3.2.12 APIC Mode
APIC(Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)mode，it could support total 24 IRQ
address for peripheral devices , always sets "enable"
2.3.2.13 MPS Version Control for OS
This option is only valid for multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the
Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) that the motherboard will use. The MPS is a
specification by which PC manufacturers design and build Intel architecture systems with
two or more processors.
MPS 1.1 was the original specification. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration
tables for improved support of multiple PCI bus configurations and greater expandability in
the future. In addition, MPS 1.4 introduces support for a secondary PCI bus without
requiring a PCI bridge.
2.3.2.14 Small Logo (EPA) Show
This item allows you enabled/disabled the EPA logo shown on screen at the POST step.
Item
Enabled EPA Logo shows is enabled
Disabled EPA logo show is disabled
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