31
Using BIOS
CPU TM function (Enabled)
For some specific brands of CPU, you can use this item to control the CPU frequency and
voltage according to its temperature.
Advanced Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with
caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
APIC Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing
support for up to 60 processors.
Boot Up Numlock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced Setup
CPU TM function Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Quick Power on Self Test Enabled
Boot Up Numlock Status On
APIC Mode Enabled
1st Boot Device 1st FLOPPY DRIVE
2nd Boot Device HDD
3rd Boot Device CD/DVD
Hard Disk Drives Press Enter
Removable Drives Press Enter
CD/DVD Drives Press Enter
Boot Other Device Enabled
Case Open Warning Disabled
Include ACPI APIC
table pointer to
RSDT pointer list.
Help Item
f
f
f
Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When suppports Prescott
and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to
install Windows NT 4.0.
Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)
This item is a security feature that helps you protect your CPU and operating system
against malicious software executing code. This item is available when CPU supports the
feature.
Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up
faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware
is operating smoothly.
F10: Save and Exit+/-/: Value
Enter : Select
ESC: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
F1:General Help
: Move
mnlk
1st/2nd3rd Boot Device (1st FLOPPY DRIVE/HDD/CD/DVD)
Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating
system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the
exact devices installed on your motherboard.