Instruction manual

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BIOS Setup

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.

Hyper Threading Function

This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function. Setting

to Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.

APIC Interrupt 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 Revision

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

Option Description

Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to

run Setup.

Always A password prompt appears every time when the com-

puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

MSI Reminds You...

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for

your computer 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;

and

*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.

For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to: