
System Setup Options
Main
The Main tab lists out the primary hardware features of the computer. The table below defines the function of each option.
Advanced
The Advanced tab allows you to set various boot and DOS-mode functions. The table below defines the function of each option and its default value.
Security
The Security tab displays the security status and allows you to manage the security features of the computer.
Resets the time on the computer's internal clock.
Resets the time on the computer's internal calendar.
Display the BIOS revision.
Displays the type of processor.
Displays the speed of the processor.
Displays the processor cache size.
Displays the processor ID.
Displays the computer model name.
Displays the model number of the hard drive.
Displays the size of the hard drive.
Displays the total computer memory.
Displays the total extended memory.
Displays the memory speed.
Displays the type of the AC adapter.
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen
Enable or disable the system information from
being displayed on the screen during power-on self
test (POST)
Allows the System Setup to skip certain tests
during POST which decreases the amount of time
needed to boot the computer.
Intel®SpeedStep™Technology
Allows the clock speed of the processor to be
dynamically changed by software while minimizing
power draw and heat dissipation.
No-Execute Mode Memory
Protection
Allows increased protection against buffer overflow
attacks.
Intel®Virtualization
Technology
Allows a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions, allowing
one computer to function as multiple virtual
computers.
Enable or disable the power supply to the on–
board NIC
Enable or disable the wireless LAN module.
Enable or disable the wireless WAN module.
Enable or disable the Bluetooth module.
Enable or disable the the USB ports.
Enable or disable the legacy support for the USB
controllers
Allow USB devices to wake-up the computer from
standby. This feature is enabled only when the
AC adapter is connected.
Enable or disable the ExpressCard slot.
Enable or disable the Card Reader slot.
Allowsthecomputertoremotelyturnedon.This
feature is enabled only when the AC adapter is
connected.
ChangetheSATAcontrollermodetoeitherATAor
AHCI.
Enable or disable the Camera.
Enable or disable the Microphone.
Enable or disable the keyboard sound.