Specifications

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I/O Device Configuration
sub-menu
Displays a menu that you use to configure peripheral
devices. For more information, see I/O Device
Configuration sub-menu on page 28.
PCI Device Configuration
sub-menu
Displays a menu that you use to configure PCI devices.
For more information, see PCI Device Configuration
sub-menu on page 30.
Cache Memory sub-menu Displays a menu that you use to control the use of the
CPU cache. For more information, see Cache Memory
sub-menu on page 33.
Quick Boot Mode Determines which tests run during boot.
• Disabled (default): Runs all tests. Select this option to
ensure a robust boot.
• Enabled: Skips some tests. Select this option to boot
more quickly.
Installed OS Identifies the OS you plan to use on this system.
Identifying the OS determines how much initialization the
BIOS performs.
You can select one of these:
• Other (default): The Plug-and-Play BIOS completes
PCI initialization. Select this option when you plan to
use an OS other than Windows 95.
• Win95: Only boot devices are initilized; the remainder
of initialization is completed by the OS. Select this
option when you plan to use Windows 95 as your OS.
Note: Setting this to the incorrect value may produce
unexpected results.
Reset Configuration Data Determines whether to clear the Extended System
Configuration Data (ESCD) block that resides in the Flash
Boot Device (FBD).
You can select one of these:
• No (default): Does not clear the ESCD block.
• Ye s : Clears the ESCD block. You must clear the block
the first time a system is turned on or if the ESCD
becomes corrupted. This option automatically resets to
“No” after the block is cleared.
PS/2 Mouse Determines whether a PS/2 mouse functions on this
system.
• Auto Detect (default): Allows the system BIOS to
determine whether a PS/2 mouse functions on this
system.
• Enabled: Sets the system to use a PS/2 mouse,
if installed.
• Disabled: Prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from
functioning and frees IRQ 12.
Field Description