BIOS Settings Glossary version 13 - Alphabetical

BIOS Settings Dictionary – Alphabetical
V13 – November 2009
Microsoft Away
Mode
Power • Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables Microsoft Away Mode Power Management
for Windows XP Media Center Edition. Contact Microsoft for
device driver support.
If Away mode is enabled, the computer enters Away mode
instead of standby. The computer enters Away mode when you
press the Power button on the remote control. This behavior also
occurs when you press SLEEP on the keyboard. After the
computer enters Away mode, the computer appears to be turned
off. However, the computer is still running. For example, it can
still perform functions such as record TV shows or serve
Windows Media Extender sessions.
Mini Card Advanced >
Chipset
Configuration
This BIOS setting
is present only on
Intel® Desktop
Boards that
include a
minicard slot.
• Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables the PCI Express x1 minicard slot.
Mode Advanced >
Peripheral
Configuration
• Output only
• Bi-directional
• EPP
• ECP
Selects the mode for the parallel port. Not available if the parallel
port is disabled.
Output Only operates in AT*-compatible mode.
Bi-directional operates in PS/2-compatible mode.
EPP is Enhanced Parallel Port mode, a high-speed bi-directional
mode for non-printer peripherals.
ECP is Enhanced Capability Port mode, a high-speed bi-
directional mode for printers and scanners.
Mono Speaker
Header
Advanced >
Peripheral
Configuration
• Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables the onboard mono speaker header.
Motherboard
Temperature
Advanced >
Hardware
Monitoring
No changeable
options
Displays temperature in the remote thermal sensor zone.
Refer to the board's Technical Product Specification for the exact
location of this sensor.
N
BIOS Setting Appears on BIOS
Screen…
Options Description / Purpose
Numlock Advanced > Boot
Configuration
• Off
• On
Specifies the power-on state of the Numlock feature on the
numeric keypad of the keyboard.
NX Technology Security • Enabled
• Disabled
Enables or disables "No Execute" memory protection.
O
BIOS Setting Appears on BIOS
Screen…
Options Description / Purpose
Obtain an IP
Automatically
Manageability • No
• Yes
Select Yes to enable DHCP