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MSI 945GC Networks User Manual

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BIOS Setup

Quick Boot

Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip some
of its tests during bootup for faster system boot.

Bootup Num-Lock

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.

PS/2 M ouse Support

Select [Enabled] if you need to use a PS/2-interfaced mouse in the operating
system.

Wait For

‘F1’ If Error

W hen this setting is set to [Enabled] and the boot sequence encounters an
error, it asks you to press F1. If disabled, the system continues to boot without
waiting for you to press any keys.

Hit

‘DEL’ Message Display

Set this option to [Disabled] to prevent the message as follows:

Hit Del if you want to run setup

It will prevent the message from appearing on the first BIOS screen when the
computer boots. Set it to [Enabled] when you want to run the BIOS Setup Utility.

Flash Write Protection

This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized
users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS data cannot be changed
when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update
the BIOS, you will need to disable this Flash Protection function.

Boot Device Priority, Hard Disk Drives, Removable Drives

The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices/hard disk drives/removable
drives. First press to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys
(

↑↓

) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or ,

key to move it up/down in the priority list.

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