MSI 945P NEO5-F User Guide - Page 46
BIOS Setup, Boot up Num-Lock LED, IOAPIC Function, MPS Table Version, CPU Feature, Execute Bit
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BIOS Setup Boot up Num-Lock 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]. IOAPIC Function 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. CPU Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Execute Bit Support Execute Bit Support is a robust hardware feature, detectable using the CPUIDinstruction, that protects against malicious software executing code on IA -32 s ys tem s . Set Limit CPUID M axVal to 3 The item allows you to enable and disable the CPU ID maximum value. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] only when you have Prescott CPU and NT4.0 operating system. [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] if you have operating system other than NT4.0. 3-9