Owner's Manual

K8VGA-M BIOS Setup
User’s Manual
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3.4 VIRUS WARNING
This optio n allows you to c hoose the Virus Warning feature that is used to
protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled and an
attempt is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a warning
message on the screen and sound an alarm beep.
Enabled Virus protec tion is activated.
Disabled (default) Virus protection is disabled.
3.5 QUI CK POWER ON SELF TEST
Enabling this option will cause an abridged version of the Power On
Self-Test (POST) to execute after you power up the computer.
Disabled Normal POST.
Enabled (default) Enable quick POST.
3.6 GATE A20 OPTION
Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate
A20.
Fast (default) Lets chipset control Gate A20.
3.7 TYPEMATIC RATE SETTING
When a key is held down, the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined by
the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic
delay can be configured.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
3.7.1 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the key
down.
The Choices: 6 (default), 8,10,12,15,20,24,30.
3.7.2 Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to
repeat the keystroke.
The Choices: 250 (def ault), 500, 750, 1000.
3.8 BOOT UP NUMLOCK STATUS
Selects the NumLock. State after power on.
On (default) Numpad is number keys.
Off Numpad is arrow keys.