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MSI MPC 400 - Chapter 3: BIOS System and Security Options; Security Option Settings; OS;2 Boot Support and APIC Function; MPS Table Version Selection

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Chapter 3
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Set-
tings are described below:
Boot to OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2
®
operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2
®
operating system with DRAM
larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes.
APIC Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter-
rupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is
able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ
resources for the system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
MPS Table Version
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) ver-
sion 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.
Option Description
Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try
to run Setup.
System A password prompt appears every time when the com-
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

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