MSI MS-7036

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MS7036 M-ATX Mainboard
Hyper-Threading Technology
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and
reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the
processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously.
In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function,
the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Settings: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your com-
puter system requires ALL of the following platform Components:
* CPU: An Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor with HT Technology;
* Chipset: An Intel
®
Chipset that supports HT Technology;
* BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it
enabled;
* OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
Quick Power On Self Test
Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self-test
(POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you normally disable
quick POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work.
First/Second Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to
load the disk operating system.
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the
system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Setting to [Enabled] will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system.
Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
MSI Reminds You...
1. Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on
the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not
install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up.
2. If you want to boot from any of the USB-interface devices, please set
USB Keyboard/Mouse Support in SiS OnChip PCI Device of
Integrated Peripherals to Enabled.