Chapter 3 BIOS Configuration
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Boot Up NumLock Status
Select power on state for NumLock.
The choice: Enabled/Disabled.
Gate A20 Option
Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control GateA20.
Normal
A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20
Fast
Lets chipset control GateA20
Typematic Rate Setting
Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When
enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected.
The choice: Enabled/Disabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the number of times a second to repeat a key stroke when you hold the key
down.
The choice: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the
keystroke.
The choice: 250, 500, 750, 1000.
Security Option
Select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when
you enter setup.
System
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt.
Setup
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt.
Note: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then
you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just press <Enter>,
it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and
