Technical information

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Boot Other Device This parameter allows you to specify the system
boot up search sequence.
Enabled
Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status Sets the NumLock status when the system is
powered on. Setting to On will turn on the
NumLock key when the system is powered on.
Setting to Off will allows users to use the arrow
keys on the numeric keypad.
On
Off
Gate A20 Option This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20
refers to the first 64KB of extended memory.
When the default value Fast is selected, the
Gate A20 is controlled by port 92 or chipset
specific method resulting in faster system
performance. When Normal is selected, A20 is
controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset
hardware.
Fast
Normal
APIC Mode This field is used to enable or disable the APIC
(Advanced Programmable Interrupt 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 from the system.
Enabled
Disabled
Parameter Description Options