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BIOS Setup
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings
are described below:
APIC Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources for the system.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
MPS Table Version
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Settings: [1.4], [1.1].
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk
status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a
hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.
Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
Option Description
[Setup] The password prompt appears only when end users try to run
Setup.
[System] A password prompt appears every time when the computer is
powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
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