DFI 40800950 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Award BIOS Setup Utility
CPU L1 Cache and CPU L2 Cache
These categories speed up the memory access. The default value is
enabled. Enable the external cache for better performance.
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Intel Pentium
II and Pentium
III processors come with built-in Level
2 cache. By default, ECC is enabled to check the Level 2 cache. If
you are not using this function, set this field to Disabled.
Processor Serial Number
This field will appear only when you are using a Pentium
III
processor. Each Pentium
III processor comes with an individual
"processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore,
when connected to the Internet, Pentium
III processor transmits
the serial number online making it possible to track your online
activity. The field provides you the option of disabling this function.
Quick Power On Self Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you
power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip
some check items during POST.
First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and
Boot Other Device
Select 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. The options are: Floppy, LS/ZIP,
HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, LAN and Disable.
Set Boot Other Device to Enabled if you wish to boot from
another device.
Swap Floppy Drive
When this option is enabled and the system is booting from the
floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of drive A.
When this option is disabled and the system is booting from the
floppy drive, the system will boot from drive A. You must have two
floppy drives to use this function.