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BIOS Setup 4-15
IDE HDD Block Mode:
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If
your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic
detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. The
default setting is Enabled.
POWER ON Function:
This item allows you to select which way you want your system to power on. Seven items are
available: Password $ Hot Key $ Mouse Left $ Mouse Right $ Any Key $ BUTTON
ONLY $ Keyboard 98. The default setting is BUTTON ONLY.
NOTE: The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with a
mouse that uses the COM port and USB connection. Mouse Left (Mouse Right) means you
need to double click the mouse left (right) button, for the computer to power on. You also
need to note the compatibility issue with your PS/2 mouse. Some PS/2 mice cannot wake up
the system because of compatibility problems. Also, if the specs of your keyboard are too old,
it may fail to power on.
KB Power ON Password: This option allows you to set a password required in order to
Power ON your computer. You will be asked to enter your password and then to confirm it.
Do not forget your password. Should you forget your password, you will have to open your
computer case, clear the CMOS and reset all parameters again in order to be able to utilize
this function.
Hot Key Power ON: There are twelve options are available, Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-F12. You can
select this item and using the <Ctrl> plus the one of each function key (F1 to F12) to power
on the computer. The default setting is Ctrl-F1.
Onboard FDC Controller:
This item enables or disables the onboard FDC controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1:
This is used to specify the I/O address and IRQ of Serial Port 1. Six options are available:
Disabled $ 3F8/IRQ4 $ 2F8/IRQ3 $ 3E8/IRQ4 $ 2E8/IRQ3 $ AUTO. The default
setting is 3F8/IRQ4.
Onboard Serial Port 2:
This is used to specify the I/O address and IRQ of Serial Port 2. Six options are available:
Disabled $ 3F8/IRQ4 $ 2F8/IRQ3 $ 3E8/IRQ4 $ 2E8/IRQ3 $ AUTO. The default
setting is 2F8/IRQ3.
UART Mode Select: Four options are available: Normal, IrDA, and ASKIR (Amplitude Shift
Keyed IR). The default setting is Normal.
RxD , TxD Active: Four options are available: Hi, Hi $ Hi, Lo $ Lo, Hi $ Lo, Lo. The
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