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CX50x0 - Hardware Documentation

chipset. With the Normal setting it is accessed via the keyboard controller. This option may speed up older
computers. The first 64 K Block above 1 MB can be accessed in standard mode via address line A20. DOS will
anchor itself there, if DOS=High is inserted in Config.sys.

Typematic Rate Setting
This parameter is used to specify whether the options Keyboard Typematic Speed, Delay Before Keys Repeat,
Typematic Rate or Typematic Delay are available. If Disabled, the values are set to 6 characters per second, with a
keyboard delay of 250 ms. The settings can also be specified via the operating system.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Specifies the repetition rate of the keyboard when a key is pressed. The options are 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 or 30
characters/second.

Typmatic Delay (Msec)
This value determines when the key function is activated after a key is pressed. The options are 250, 500, 750 or
1000 milliseconds.

Security Option
This parameter specifies the option for which a password applies. If the SYSTEM option is selected, a password has
to be entered during PC start-up. If the SETUP option is selected, a password is only required for accessing the
BIOS.

APIC Mode
This parameter switches the APIC Controller (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) on or off. According to
the PC2001 regulations, the system may run in APIC mode. APIC mode offers extended IRQ resources (depending
on the board). Settings: Enabled or Disabled

MPS Version Control For OS
This option specifies what MPS version (Multi-Processor Specification) is used by this board. Setting options: 1.1 or
1.4 For older operating systems 1.1 should be used, otherwise leave as 1.4.

OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB
For OS/2 systems with more than 64 MB RAM, option OS/2 should be used.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) is implemented in modern hard disks. Among other
things, in conjunction with suitable software this technology can be used to detect hard disk read or speed problems
at an early stage. If the option is activated, the system will issue a warning regarding an impending crash, for
example. The results can be analysed with Norton-Utilities from version 3.0, for example.

Full Screen Logo
This option can be used to specify that the start logo should fill the whole screen during booting, thereby hiding the
start data. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled