User Guide

AWARD BIOS

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ECP Mode Use DMA

This item lets you set the DMA channel of ECP mode.

Integrated Peripherals

CPU Thermal (Temp.)

Ignore

Monitor

This function lets you control the Thermal Detection

function. When you set this option to Monitor and the

temperature of CPU exceeds predefined value, then:

1. The PC speaker will beep 5 times.

2. The CPU cycle timer will descend about 35%.

Note:The CPU cycle timer won't be restored to

the original status until you reset the system.

3.10 Password Setting

Password prevents unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password,

the system prompts for the correct password before boot or access to Setup.

To set a password:

1. At the prompt, type your password. Your password can be up to 8

alphanumeric characters. When you type the characters, they appear as

asterisks on the password screen box.

2. After typing the password, press <Enter> key.

3. At the next prompt, re-type your password and press again to confirm

the new password. After the password entry, the screen automatically

reverts to the main screen.

To disable the password, press when prompted to enter the password. The

screen displays a message confirming that the password has been disabled.