MSI Hetis 865gv-e Manual

							4-3BIOS Setup
Control Keys
Getting Help
After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main
Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies.  You
can use the arrow keys ( ­¯ ) to select the item.  The on-line description for the
selected setup category is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Default Settings
The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of default settings: the
BIOS Setup and High Performance defaults.  BIOS Setup defaults provide stable
performance settings for all devices and the system, while High Performance
defaults provide the best system performance but may affect the system stability.Move to the previous itemMove to the next itemMove to the item in the left hand
Move to the item in the right hand
Select the item
Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenuIncrease the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Load Fail Safe defaultsSave all the CMOS changes and exit Load optimal defaults 
						

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Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
system’s performance.
Power Management Features
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will
appear on the screen.  The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions
and two exit choices.  Use arrow keys to move among the items and press
 to enter the submenu. 4.2 The Main Menu 
						

							4-5BIOS Setup
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Set Supervisor Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.
Set User Password
Use this menu to set User Password.
Load Optimal  Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer
specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
Load Fail Safe  Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable
system performance.
Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup. 
						

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The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 10
categories.  Each category includes none, one or more setup items.  Use the
arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the  or
 keys to switch to the value you prefer.
System Time
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time).
The time format is   .
System Date
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current
date). The format is   .
dayDay of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by
BIOS.  Read-only.
monthThe month from Jan. through Dec.
dateThe date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric
function keys.
yearThe year can be adjusted by users. 4.3 Standard CMOS Features 
						

							4-7BIOS Setup
Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave
Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to select the hard disk drive type. The specification
of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection.
TypeSelect how to define the HDD parameters
CylindersEnter cylinder number
HeadsEnter head number
Write PrecompensationEnter write precomp cylinder
SectorsEnter sector number
Maximum CapacityRead the maximal HDD capacity
LBA ModeSelect Auto for a hard disk > 512 MB un-
der Windows and DOS, or Disabled un-
der Netware and UNIX
Block ModeSelect Auto to enhance the hard disk
performance
Fast Programmed I/O             Select Auto to enhance hard disk perfor-
Modesmance by optimizing the hard disk timing
32 Bit Transfer ModeEnable 32 bit to maximize the IDE hard disk
data transfer rate 
						

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Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot fast since it will skip
some check items.  Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot Device Select
Press  to enter the sub-menu screen.
Boot Device Priority: 1st/2nd/3rd
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS
attempts to load the operating system. 4.4 Advanced BIOS Features 
						

							4-9BIOS Setup
Try Other Boot Devices
Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other
devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Full Screen LOGO Show
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen.  Settings
are:
[Enabled]         Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled]Shows the POST messages at boot.
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis &
Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that
monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an
opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place
before the hard disk becomes offline. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
BootUp Num-Lock
This item 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 end users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
Setting options: [On], [Off].
Password Check
This specifies the type of AMIBIOS password protection that is implemented.
Setting options are described below.OptionDescription
SetupThe password prompt appears only when end users try to
run Setup.
AlwaysA password prompt appears every time when the com-
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd” boot device vary de-
pending on the bootable devices you have installed.  For
example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting
“Floppy” will not show up. 
						

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Boot To OS/2
This allows you to run the OS/2®
 operating system with DRAM larger than
64MB.  When you choose No, you cannot run  the OS/2®
 operating system
with DRAM larger than 64MB.  But it is possible if you choose Yes.
Hyper Threading Function
This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function.  Setting to
Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
MPS Revision
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. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1.
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter-
rupt Controller).  Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able
to run in APIC mode.  Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources
for the system.  Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional
DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers
the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster
access by the CPU. The setting controls the internal cache (also known as L1
or level 1 cache). Setting to WriteBack will speed up the system performance. Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology
for your computer system requires ALL of the following
platform Components:
*CPU: An Intel®
 Pentium®
 4 Processor with HT Technology;
*Chipset: An Intel®
 Chipset that supports HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it
enabled; and
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, visit
the Web site at www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading 
						

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System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh,
resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this
memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
C000, 32k Shadow
This item specifies how the contents of the adapter ROM named in the item are
handled. Settings are described below:
OptionDescription
DisabledThe specified ROM is not copied to RAM.
EnabledThe contents of specified ROM are copied to RAM
for faster system performance.
CachedThe contents of specified ROM are not only copied
to RAM, the contents of the ROM area can be written
to and read from cache memory. 
						

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DRAM  Timing Setting...
Press  and to enter the sub-menu screen.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.  Setting to [Enabled] enables the
following fields automatically to be determined by BIOS based on the
configurations on the SPD.  Selecting [Disabled] allows users to config-
ure these fields manually. 4.5 Advanced Chipset Features
NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.