Quantum PlatiniX 2 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Manual for PlatiniX 2 series
Video
Set this field to the type of video display card installed in your system.
EGA/ VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter / Video Graphic Array. For EGA,
VGA, SEGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 40 column mode.
CGA 80 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 80 column mode.
MONO Monochrome adapter, including high resolution monochrome
adapters.
Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected
during powering up.
No errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may be
detected.
All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the system will
stop and you will be prompted.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but it will
stop for all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; but it will stop
for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but it will
stop for all other errors.
Memory
This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base
(or conventional) memory installed in the system.
Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is
presented during the POST.
Total Memory Total memory of the system equals the sum of the above
memory.
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