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Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
Clear huge ES segment register
Fixup Multi Processor table
Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum
failure
Check for SMART drive (optional)
Shadow option ROMs
Set up Power Management
Initialize security engine (optional)
Enable hardware interrupts
Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
Set time of day
Check key lock
Initialize Typematic rate
Erase F2 prompt
Scan for F2 key stroke
Enter Setup
Clear Boot flag
Check for errors
POST done - prepare to boot operating system
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One shot beep before boot
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
Check password (optional)
Prepare Boot
Initialize DMI Parameters
Initialize PnP Option ROMs
Clear parity checkers
Display MultiBoot menu
Clear screen (optional)
check virus and back up reminders