User manual

35 Chapter 4
4.4 Advanced BIOS Features
The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the
“Advanced BIOS Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It
allows the user to configure the PCM-9386 according to his particular
requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the
Advanced BIOS Features screen. A quick booting function is provided
for your convenience. Simply enable the Quick Booting item to save
yourself valuable time.
4.4.1 Virus Warning
If enabled, a warning message and alarm beep activates if someone
attempts to write here. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
4.4.2 L1 & L2 Cache
Enabling this feature speeds up memory access. The commands are
“Enabled” or “Disabled.”
4.4.3 Quick Power On Self Test
This option speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) conducted as soon
as the computer is turned on. When enabled, BIOS shortens or skips some
of the items during the test. When disabled, the computer conducts nor-
mal POST procedures.
Figure 4.3: Advanced BIOS features screen