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CPU L1&L2&L3 Cache
All processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internal level1(L1)
, external 2(L2) and (L3) cache memory to imporve performance.
Leave this item at the default value for better performance.
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The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
Note: CPU support, L3 item appear.
Hyper-Threading Technology
The latest Intel application defines a high-speed calculating ability to
optimize your system by two CUPs supported(one virtual, one physical)
in a multi-task environment. "Enabled" for Windows XP and Linux
2.4.x(OS optimized for Hyper Threading Technology and "Disable" for
other OS(OS not optimized for Hyper Threading Technology)
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The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
Quick Power On Self Test
This item speeds up Power-On Self Test (POST) after you power on the
computer. If it is set to enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check
items during POST.
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The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the
sequence selected in these items.
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The Choice: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD,
USB-ZIP,USB-CDROM, LAN, Disabled or Floppy.
Boot Other Device
If BIOS can't load O.S. from First/Second/Third boot device you select
above, BIOS will search other devices and attempt to load O.S..
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The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives at start-
up time. You don't need to enable this item unless you have a legacy
diskette drive with 360k capacity.
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The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
Boot Up NumLock Status
Selects power on state for NumLock.