Acer Veriton 1000 Aspire L350 & Veriton 1000 Service Guide - Page 35

Parameter CPU L1 & L2 Cache CPU L3 Cache Quick Power On Self Test First/Second/Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate Typematic Delay Security Option Description Options This BIOS feature controls the functionality of the processor's L1 & L2 cache. When enabled, the processor's Ll 1 & L2 cache will be allowed to function. This allows the best possible performance from the processor. When disabled, the processor's Level 1 cache will be disabled. The processor will bypass the Level 1 & L2 cache and rely only on the Level 3 caches. This reduces the performance of the processor. The recommended setting is obviously Enabled since disabling it severely affects the processor's performance. However, the Disabled setting is useful as a troubleshooting tool, especially when you are overclocking your processor Enabled Disabled This BIOS feature controls the functionality of the processor's Level 3 cache. When enabled, the processor's Level 3 cache will be allowed to function. This allows the best possible performance from the processor. When disabled, the processor's Level 3 cache will be disabled. The processor will bypass the Level 3 cache and rely only on the Level 1 and Level 2 caches. This reduces the performance of the processor. Enabled Disabled This feature allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. When this function is enabled, it will decrease the time needed to boot the system, which means to quick power on self test function Enabled Disabled The item allows you to set the sequence of boot Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, device where BIOS attempts to load the disk ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB- operating system. CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable to boot Enabled from other device Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable to set Enabled keyboard is number keys or arrow keys Disabled If this option is on, it allows you to set manually Enabled the Typematic Rate or the Typematic Delay. Disabled This item displays the highest number of 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30 characters that can be typed in a second on the keyboard. This item displays the time (in milliseconds) needed before pressing again a key on the keyboard. 250, 500, 750, 1000 This BIOS feature controls the application of the BIOS' password protection. It will only work once you have created a password through the Password Setting option in the main BIOS screen. Selecting the System option will force the BIOS to ask for the password every time the system boots up. If you choose Setup, then the password is only required for access to the BIOS. This option is useful for system administrators or computer resellers who need to keep novice users from messing around with the BIOS. System, Setup Chapter 2 27