Abit IS-12 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
BIOS Setup 3-7
CPU L3 Cache
This item is used to enable the L3 cache (default setting), and appears only for certain
CPU (Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition) that possesses
L3 cache.
First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other Device
This item selects the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device],
[Second Boot Device], and [Third Boot Device] fields respectively. The BIOS will
boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot
Other Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another device other than these
three items.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up.
[On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys.
[Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys.
Security Option
This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the
system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup.
[Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.
[System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up.
NOTE: Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to
open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up
the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options.
MPS Version Control For OS
This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this
motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting.
Intel OnScreen Branding
This item determines whether to display the “Intel Inside” logo or not at system boots
up.
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