NEXCOM EBC 354 User Manual

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EBC 354 User Manual

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Boot

This section is used to configure the boot features.

Setup Prompt Timeout

Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) denotes indefinite waiting.

Bootup NumLock State

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By
default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of
the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of
the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

Quiet Boot

Enabled
Displays OEM logo instead of the POST messages.
Disabled
Displays normal POST messages.

Fast Boot

Enables or disables fast boot technology to speed up the system boot time.
This is achieved by skipping specific tests during BIOS POST routine, there
are VGA, USB, and PS2 to choose from.

Gate A20 Active

Upon Request
GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services
Always
Does not allow disabling GA20. This option is useful when an RT code is
executed above 1M.

Option ROM Messages

Selects the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and
Keep Current.

Interrupt 19 Capture

When enabled, it allows the optional ROM to trap interrupt 19.

Boot Option Priorities

Adjust the boot sequence of the system. Boot Option #1 is the first boot
device that the system will boot from, next will be #2 and so forth.