MSI 975X PLATINUM User Guide - Page 53

MS-7246 Mainboard, Quick Boot, Boot Up NumLock LED, APIC Mode, MPS Table Version, Boot to OS/2, Full

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MS-7246 Mainboard Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Boot Up NumLock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: [On], [Off]. APIC Mode This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. M PS Table Version 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 version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Setting options: [1.4], [1.1]. Boot to OS/2 This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. W hen you choose [No], you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose [Yes]. Setting options: [Yes], [No]. Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. 3-10

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MS-7246 Mainboard
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Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will
skip some check items. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot Up NumLock LED
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off]
will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: [On],
[Off].
APIC Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
MPS Table Version
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 version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Setting options: [1.4], [1.1].
Boot to OS/2
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]. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
Full Screen LOGO Display
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:
[Enabled]
Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled]
Shows the POST messages at boot.