Specifications

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Using BIOS
Quick Boot (Enabled)
If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly because of the elimination of
some of the power on test rutines.
1st/2nd Boot Device
Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating
system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the
exact devices installed on your motherboard.
Try Other Boot Device (Yes)
If you enable this item, the system will also search for other boot devices if it fails to find
an operating system from the first boot device.
BootUp Num-Lock (On)
This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.
DRAM Timing (Auto)
This item allows you to enable or disable the DRAM timing defined by the Serial Presence
Detect electrical. Users please note that if setting this item to auto, the following two items
are not available.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spertrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
interface) generated by the system.
Aperture Size Select (128MB)
This item defines the size of aperture if you use a graphic adapter.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the Max CPU ID value limit. When Prescott with LGA775
CPU is installed, enable this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to
install Windows NT4.0.
CPU TM function (Disabled)
This item displays CPU’s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescoot
CPU.
BIOS Protect (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the BIOS protection function.