BIOS Settings Glossary version 13 - By Menu

BIOS Settings Dictionary – By Menu
V13 – November 2009
SDRAM Frequency • Auto
• 266 MHz
• 333 MHz
• 400 MHz
Allows override of detected memory frequency value.
SDRAM RAS Act. To Pre. • 8
• 7
• 6
• 5
Selects length of time from read to pre-change. Corresponds to
tRAS, min.
SDRAM RAS# Precharge • 4
• 3
• 2
Selects the length of time required before accessing a new row.
SDRAM RAS# to CAS#
delay
• 4
• 3
• 2
Selects the number of clock cycles between addressing a row
and addressing a column. Corresponds to tRCD.
SDRAM Timing Control • Auto
• Manual –
Aggressive
• Manual – User
Defined
A
uto allows timings to be programmed according to the memory
detected.
Manual – Aggressive selects the most aggressive user defined
timings.
Manual – User Defined allows manual override of detected
SDRAM settings.
Watchdog Timer • Enabled
• Disabled
Enables or disables Watchdog timer.
For more information, refer to
http://download.intel.com/design/chipsets/applnots/29227301.pdf
Advanced > Diskette Configuration Menu (may be displayed as Floppy Configuration)
BIOS Setting Options Description / Purpose
Diskette Controller • Enabled
• Disabled
Configures the integrated floppy controller.
Diskette Write Protect • Enabled
• Disabled
Disables or enables diskette drive write protection.
Drive A • None
• 360, 5.25 in.
• 1.2, 5.25 in.
• 720, 3.5 in.
• 1.44, 3.5 in.
Selects the floppy drive type.
Floppy A • Disabled
• 360 KB 5¼”
• 1.2 MB 5¼”
• 720 KB 3½”
• 1.44 MB 3½”
• 2.88 MB 3½”
Selects the floppy drive type.
Floppy Type • 1.44MB
• 2.88MB
Selects the floppy drive type.
Onboard FDC Controller • Enabled
• Disabled
Enables or disables the floppy drive controller