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BIOS Setup V4.06

Reference Manual

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Introduction

Using the BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup V4.06

Menus of the BIOS Setup

PC Lock

Flash BIOS update

REFERENCE MANUAL
Error messages

Index

April 2001 edition

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX and OverDrive are trademarks of Intel Corporation, USA. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 and OS/2 Warp are registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Rambus, RDRAM and the Rambus Logo are registered trademarks of Rambus Inc. Direct Rambus, RIMM, SO-RIMM, and Direct RDRAM are trademarks of Rambus Inc. All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright 2001 All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, in part or in whole, are reserved. Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Delivery subject to availability. Right of technical modification reserved.

Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2 Using the BIOS Setup .....................................................................................................................3 Calling BIOS Setup............................................................................................................................3 BIOS Setup with incorrect settings ............................................................................................4 Operating BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................................6 Exiting BIOS Setup............................................................................................................................6 Main - system functions..................................................................................................................9 Base Memory / System Memory................................................................................................9 Boot Options..............................................................................................................................9 Boot Sequence ..................................................................................................................9 Diskette Boot Device ....................................................................................................... 10 Fast Boot ......................................................................................................................... 10 Hard Disk Boot Device - Hard disk for system load.......................................................... 11 MultiBoot for HDs ............................................................................................................ 11 POST Errors - Aborting system start-up .......................................................................... 12 Primary Display ............................................................................................................... 12 Quiet Boot ....................................................................................................................... 12 Removable Devices......................................................................................................... 12 Setup Prompt................................................................................................................... 12 Diskette A / Diskette B............................................................................................................. 13 Extended Memory ................................................................................................................... 13 IDE Drive 1 to IDE Drive 4 ....................................................................................................... 13 32 Bit I/O - Bus width for data transfer ............................................................................. 13 Cylinders, Heads, Sectors/Track, Capacity...................................................................... 14 LBA Translation - Addressing .......................................................................................... 14 LBA Translation Mode ..................................................................................................... 15 PIO Mode - Transfer rate ................................................................................................. 16 Transfer Mode ................................................................................................................. 16 Type - Hard Disk Type..................................................................................................... 17 Ultra DMA Mode .............................................................................................................. 17 Primary Master - Hard disk drive ............................................................................................. 17 Type - Hard Disk Type..................................................................................................... 18 LBA Translation - Addressing .......................................................................................... 18 32 Bit I/O - Bus width for data transfer ............................................................................. 19 PIO Mode - Transfer rate ................................................................................................. 19 Ultra DMA Mode .............................................................................................................. 19 RDRAM Load (for systems with RAM-Bus Architecture only) .................................................. 20 System Time / System Date .................................................................................................... 20 Video Display .......................................................................................................................... 20 Advanced - advanced system configuration ............................................................................... 21 Advanced System Configuration.............................................................................................. 21 ACPI - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface....................................................... 21 APIC - Multiprocessor Interrupt Controller ....................................................................... 22 CPU Serial Number / Processor Serial Number ............................................................... 22 Cache Performance......................................................................................................... 22 ECC CPU Checking......................................................................................................... 22 ECC Memory Checking - Error correction for main memory ............................................ 22 Enable extended memory gap ......................................................................................... 23 FAN Speed ...................................................................................................................... 23

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Feature Connector - Enabling of Feature Connectors ..................................................... 23 Graphics Aperture - set the size of the graphics aperture................................................ 23 ISA Memory Gap............................................................................................................. 23 Memory Current .............................................................................................................. 23 Memory Performance...................................................................................................... 24 Parity Mode - DRAM Parity Check .................................................................................. 24 PCI Burst Write Combining - Chip set configuration ........................................................ 24 PCI Bus Parity Checking ................................................................................................. 24 PCI Line Read Prefetch................................................................................................... 24 System Performance - System Speed ............................................................................ 24 USB Host Controller ........................................................................................................ 25 USB Legacy Support....................................................................................................... 25 USB Memory Location .................................................................................................... 25 Cache Memory........................................................................................................................ 25 Cache - cache utilisation ................................................................................................. 25 Cache Base 0-512k / Cache Base 512-640k / Cache Extended Memory Area................ 26 Cache A000-AFFF / Cache B000-BFFF / Cache C800-CBFF ......................................... 26 Cache DRAM Memory Area ............................................................................................ 26 Cache Memory Regions.................................................................................................. 27 Cache Mode - Transfer Mode.......................................................................................... 27 Cache System BIOS Area / Cache Video BIOS Area...................................................... 27 Installed O/S ........................................................................................................................... 28 Large Disk Access Mode - Hard disk access .......................................................................... 28 Local Bus IDE adapter ............................................................................................................ 28 Lock Setup Configuration ........................................................................................................ 29 PCI Configuration.................................................................................................................... 29 AGP IRQ Line x .............................................................................................................. 29 Ethernet on Board: Device .............................................................................................. 30 Ethernet on Board: Enable Master .................................................................................. 30 Ethernet on Board: Latency Timer................................................................................... 30 Embedded SCSI BIOS .................................................................................................... 30 Interrupt Routing - PCI interrupt assignment mode.......................................................... 30 PCI Device, Slot #n: Default Latency Timer ................................................................... 31 PCI Device, Slot #n: Latency Timer................................................................................ 31 PCI Interrupt Mapping INTx# - Assignment of the PCI interrupts..................................... 32 PCI Interrupt Mapping INTx# - Assignment of the PCI interrupts (at PRIMERGY)........... 32 PCI IRQ line x / device - Assignment of the PCI interrupts .............................................. 33 PCI IRQ line x - Assignment of the PCI interrupts (at PRIMERGY) ................................. 34 PCI IRQ Trigger Model.................................................................................................... 35 PCI Parity Checking ........................................................................................................ 36 PCI / PnP ISA Memory Region Exclusion ....................................................................... 36 PCI / PnP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion.......................................................................... 36 SCSI A / SCSI B: Device................................................................................................. 36 SCSI A / SCSI B: Enable Master..................................................................................... 36 SCSI A / SCSI B: Latency Timer ..................................................................................... 36 ServerView IRQ Line....................................................................................................... 37 Shared PCI Master Assignment - [VGA] / [Slot #1].......................................................... 37 VGA Interrupt - Assigning PCI-VGA interrupt .................................................................. 37 PCI SLOTS Configuration ....................................................................................................... 38 Bus Master...................................................................................................................... 38 Latency Timer ................................................................................................................. 38 Peripheral Configuration - Ports and Controllers ..................................................................... 38 AC'97 Audio .................................................................................................................... 38 Audio Controller .............................................................................................................. 38 Audio Output Level.......................................................................................................... 39

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Diskette Controller ........................................................................................................... 39 Gameport......................................................................................................................... 39 Hard Disk Controller ........................................................................................................ 39 LAN Controller ................................................................................................................. 40 LAN Remote Boot - loading operating system via LAN .................................................... 40 Midiport............................................................................................................................ 40 Midiport: Base I/O Address .............................................................................................. 41 Midiport: Interrupt............................................................................................................. 41 Mouse Controller ............................................................................................................. 41 Parallel Drive - drive on parallel port ................................................................................ 41 Parallel - parallel port ....................................................................................................... 41 Parallel Port: Base I/O address........................................................................................ 42 Parallel Port: DMA Channel ............................................................................................. 42 Parallel Port: Interrupt...................................................................................................... 42 Parallel Mode - Parallel data transfer ............................................................................... 42 SCSI controller ................................................................................................................ 42 SCSI Controller (at PRIMERGY)...................................................................................... 43 SCSI IRQ Line - Assignment of ISA interrupt to the SCSI controller (at PRIMERGY) ...... 43 SCSI Option ROM Scan - SCSI ROM expansion............................................................. 43 SCSI Termination LVD .................................................................................................... 43 Serial 1/Serial 2 - serial ports........................................................................................... 44 Serial Port 1 / 2: Base I/O address .................................................................................. 44 Serial Port x: Interrupt...................................................................................................... 44 Serial Port 4 or Serial x.................................................................................................... 44 Serial Mode - Serial interfaces ......................................................................................... 44 USB Controller................................................................................................................. 45 Wake On LAN.................................................................................................................. 45 Plug & Play O/S....................................................................................................................... 45 Power On/Off........................................................................................................................... 45 LAN wake-up mode: Switching monitor on/off.................................................................. 45 Power Failure Recovery................................................................................................... 46 Power Off Source: Keyboard ........................................................................................... 46 Power Off Source: Power Button - switch-off with the On/Off switch................................ 46 Power Off Source: Software ............................................................................................ 46 Power On Source: SmartCard ......................................................................................... 46 Power-on Source: Keyboard ............................................................................................ 47 Power On Source: LAN.................................................................................................... 47 Power On Source: Remote .............................................................................................. 47 Power-on Source: Timer .................................................................................................. 47 Power On Source: Management of switch-on sources..................................................... 47 Reset Configuration Data......................................................................................................... 48 System Management............................................................................................................... 48 Alert On LAN ................................................................................................................... 48 Fan Control - fan rotational speed.................................................................................... 48 Fan State......................................................................................................................... 48 SM Error Halt - System Monitoring Error Handling........................................................... 49 Thermal Sensor State...................................................................................................... 49 Use Multiprocessor Specification............................................................................................. 49 Security - security features........................................................................................................... 50 Possible security features........................................................................................................ 50 Preventing unauthorised BIOS Setup entry ..................................................................... 50 Preventing unauthorised system access.......................................................................... 50 Preventing unauthorised access to the settings of boards with their own BIOS ............... 50 Preventing system booting from the diskette drive........................................................... 51

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Activating virus warnings................................................................................................. 51 Preventing unauthorised writing of diskettes ................................................................... 51 Protecting BIOS from overwriting .................................................................................... 51 Protecting the device from being switched on by an external device ............................... 51 Setting the Setup/System password................................................................................ 51 Cancelling the setup/system password ........................................................................... 52 Cabinet Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 53 Diskette Write or Diskette Access ........................................................................................... 53 Flash Write.............................................................................................................................. 53 Password on boot ................................................................................................................... 53 Set Setup Password................................................................................................................ 53 Set System Password ............................................................................................................. 54 Setup Password / System Password....................................................................................... 54 Setup Password Lock ............................................................................................................. 54 Setup Prompt - Setup message .............................................................................................. 54 Sicrypt PC-Lock ...................................................................................................................... 54 System Load ........................................................................................................................... 54 System Password Lock........................................................................................................... 55 System Password Mode ......................................................................................................... 55 Virus Warning ......................................................................................................................... 55 Server - server management ........................................................................................................ 56 ASR&R Boot Delay ................................................................................................................. 56 BIOS Runtime Logging ........................................................................................................... 56 Boot Retry Counter ................................................................................................................. 57 Clear Screen Delay (sec) ........................................................................................................ 57 CPU Status ............................................................................................................................. 57 CPU x Status .................................................................................................................. 57 Diagnostic System .................................................................................................................. 57 Memory Scrubbing .................................................................................................................. 58 Memory Status........................................................................................................................ 58 Memory Modules n - Status of the Memory Modules....................................................... 58 Next Boot uses - Test with Diagnosis System (RemoteView).................................................. 58 O/S Boot Timeout ................................................................................................................... 59 Pager Configuration ................................................................................................................ 59 Baud Rate ....................................................................................................................... 59 Com. Setting - port setting............................................................................................... 59 Modem Dial Command.................................................................................................... 59 Modem Init Command ..................................................................................................... 59 Pager .............................................................................................................................. 60 Pager Interface Addr. - Pager address ............................................................................ 60 Pager No......................................................................................................................... 60 Pager Type ..................................................................................................................... 60 Provider No ..................................................................................................................... 60 Server Number................................................................................................................ 60 RomPilot ................................................................................................................................. 61 Connect Timeout............................................................................................................. 61 Front End x IP ................................................................................................................. 61 Front End x Mode............................................................................................................ 62 Gateway address ............................................................................................................ 62 Local IP address ............................................................................................................. 62 NIC Slot no...................................................................................................................... 62 Reset on lost connection ................................................................................................. 62 Server Name ................................................................................................................... 62 Subnet mask ................................................................................................................... 62

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Storage Extension ................................................................................................................... 63 Group number.................................................................................................................. 63 Local Server ID................................................................................................................ 63 Number of connected SE................................................................................................. 63 SE Communication .......................................................................................................... 63 Server Type ..................................................................................................................... 64 Temperature Monitoring........................................................................................................... 64 VT100 Configuration................................................................................................................ 64 Baud Rate........................................................................................................................ 64 Carrier Wait ..................................................................................................................... 64 Com. Setting - port setting ............................................................................................... 64 Connection - Connection type.......................................................................................... 65 Modem Dial Command .................................................................................................... 65 Modem Init Command ..................................................................................................... 65 Password......................................................................................................................... 65 Password Encryption ....................................................................................................... 66 Phone No......................................................................................................................... 66 VT100 - VT 100 operating mode...................................................................................... 66 VT100 Interface Addr. - VT100 address........................................................................... 66 VT100 Interface IRQ........................................................................................................ 66 VT100 Mode .................................................................................................................... 66 Power - energy saving functions.................................................................................................. 67 Activity Detection..................................................................................................................... 67 ACPI S3 Switch ....................................................................................................................... 67 APM - Enabling the APM Interface .......................................................................................... 67 Hard Disk Timeout................................................................................................................... 68 Power Management Mode - Extent of energy saving functions................................................ 68 Resume Timer / Resume On Time .......................................................................................... 68 Resume Time .......................................................................................................................... 68 Standby Timeout ..................................................................................................................... 69 Suspend Mode ........................................................................................................................ 69 Suspend Timeout - Suspend mode.......................................................................................... 70 Exit menu - Exiting BIOS Setup.................................................................................................... 71 Discard Changes & Exit........................................................................................................... 71 Get Default Values .................................................................................................................. 71 Load Previous Values.............................................................................................................. 71 Save Changes ......................................................................................................................... 71 Save Changes & Exit............................................................................................................... 71 SICRYPT PC Lock.......................................................................................................................... 73 Installing PC Lock............................................................................................................................ 73 Entering the administrator PIN................................................................................................. 74 Entering the User PIN.............................................................................................................. 74 Switching on the PC with PC Lock................................................................................................... 75 Start BIOS Setup - [F2].................................................................................................... 75 Change own PIN - [F3] .................................................................................................... 75 Carry out administrator functions - [F4] ............................................................................ 75 Changing own PIN........................................................................................................................... 76 Carrying out administrator functions ................................................................................................ 76 Creating a new SICRYPT-SmartCard.............................................................................................. 76 Flash BIOS update......................................................................................................................... 79 Flash Memory Recovery Mode........................................................................................................ 81 DeskFlash ............................................................................................................................... 81

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Error messages............................................................................................................................. 83 SmartCard reader - error messages................................................................................................ 86 RomPilot - error messages ............................................................................................................. 87 Index .............................................................................................................................................. 89

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Introduction
In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the device. When it is supplied, the device is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings in BIOS Setup. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save the settings and quit the BIOS Setup. You can select the following settings in the BIOS Setup: Main Advanced Security Server Power Exit - System functions - Advanced system configuration - Security functions - Server management - Energy saving functions - Save and quit The individual menus and setting options are described in alphabetical order in the next chapters. Since the setting options and menus depend on the hardware configuration of your device, some of them may not be offered in the BIOS Setup.

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Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

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Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the system, or may lead to loss of data. Supplementary information, remarks, and tips follow this symbol.

Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown. This symbol indicates that you must enter a blank space (press the Space Bar) at this point. This symbol indicates that you must press the Enter key.

Text in this typeface indicates screen outputs. Text in this bold typeface indicates the entries you make via the keyboard. Text in italics indicates commands or menu items. "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters or terms.

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Calling BIOS Setup

Restart the device (switching On/Off or warm boot). If Quiet Boot is set to Enabled at the factory, a manufacturer's logo appears at the upper edge of the screen and the following message is displayed at the lower edge of the screen: Press F3 for POST Screen

Press the function key [F3] to read the other messages.

If Quiet Boot is set to Disabled at the factory, a message appears at the upper edge of the screen, e.g.: Phoenix BIOS Version 4.06 Rev.1.03.1031 First, the version number of BIOS Setup, Version 4.06, is displayed, then the revision number of BIOS Setup, e.g. Rev. 1.03.1031. The last three or four digits indicate the system board number. Based on the system board number you can locate the respective technical manual for the system board on the "Drivers & Utilities" or "ServerStart" CD. One of the following messages will be displayed at the bottom of the screen: Press <F2> to enter SETUP Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP Press <F2> BIOS Setup/<F12> Boot Menu

The message and the available functions depend on the hardware configuration of your device. Therefore it could happen that [F1] or [F12] are not offered by your device.

If you want to call the "BIOS-Setup": Press function key [F2]. If you have assigned a setup password, you must now enter this password and confirm it with the Enter key.

The Main menu of BIOS Setup is displayed on the screen.

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If you want to call the "Boot Menu" immediately:

You may use this function if you do not want to boot the system from the drive specified as first device in the entry Boot Sequence in the submenu Boot Options. Press function key [F12].

On the screen, the Boot Menu appears as pop up window. You can now select, from which drive you want to boot the operating system. The selection options are the same as those listed in the entry Boot Sequence in the submenu Boot Options. Your selection is only valid for the current system boot. At the next system start, the options selected in the entry Boot Sequence in the submenu Boot Options are valid again.

Use the arrow keys or to select from which drive you want to boot the system now and press the enter key. If you want to call the BIOS-Setup, use the arrow keys or to select the Setup and press the enter key.

BIOS Setup with incorrect settings

If an incorrect setting in BIOS Setup prevents system start and if the system cannot be started three times in a row, the following system start will automatically reset the BIOSSetup default settings once. The following error message appears: Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used By pressing function key [F2] you can check and correct the settings in BIOS Setup (see chapter "Error messages". If an incorrect setting in BIOS Setup prevents system start, this setting can now be corrected. This re-enables error free system start.

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Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

1 2

Main Advanced System Time: System Date:

Diskette A: Diskette B: IDE IDE IDE IDE Drive Drive Drive Drive 1: 2: 3: 4:

Security Power [07:42:19] [08/01/2000]

[1.4M] [None] [2112 Mbyte] [None] [None] [None]

Exit Item Specific Help

Boot Options Video Display: Base Memory: Extended Memory: [EGA/VGA] 640K 31M Change Values -/+ Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F7 Previous Values

F1 Info ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Example of the Main menu of the BIOS Setup 1 = Menu bar 2 = Working area 3 = Information area 4 = Operations bar

The BIOS Setup screen is divided into the following areas:

Menu bar (1) In the menu bar, you can select the different BIOS Setup menus. Working area (2) The working area displays the setting options (fields) of the selected menus. You can set the entries in the displayed fields according to your requirements. indicates fields which open further submenus. You can change entries in these submenus. * indicates configuration conflicts that must be resolved to ensure that the device functions correctly.

Information area (3) The information area displays brief information on the selected field. Operations bar (4) The operations bar indicates which keys you can use to operate BIOS Setup.

You can display additional information (e.g. BIOS version) by pressing the function key [F1].

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Operating BIOS Setup

To select the required menu in the menu bar, use the cursor or . To select the required field, use the cursor keys or . The field selected is highlighted. To display a submenu, select the corresponding field (marked with ), and press the Enter key. Press the [ESC] key to return from the submenu to its superior menu. To change the entry for the selected field, use the [+] or [-] keys on the numerical keypad.

If you change entries in BIOS Setup, make a note of the changed entries

To set the default entries for all menus, press the function key [F9]. To revert the fields of all menus to the entries that were in effect when BIOS Setup was called, press the function key [F7]. To save changed settings without exiting BIOS Setup, select Save Changes in the Exit menu.

Exiting BIOS Setup

To exit BIOS Setup, select the Exit menu from the menu bar. You can then decide which settings you want to save. The Exit menu offers the following options. You must mark the required option and activate it with the Enter key. Save Changes & Exit Select Save Changes & Exit and Yes to save the current settings and exit the BIOS Setup. The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect. Discard Changes & Exit Select Discard Changes & Exit and Yes to discard the changes you have made. The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup was called remain effective. BIOS Setup is terminated and the device is rebooted. Get Default Values To revert all the menus of BIOS Setup to the default entries, select Get Default Values and Yes.

Note that the hard disk type is set to None and the hard disk parameters are deleted. You may have to re-enter the settings for the hard disks before you exit the BIOS Setup.

If you want to exit BIOS Setup with these settings, select Save Changes & Exit and Yes.

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Load Previous Values To load the values of all the menus of BIOS Setup that were in effect when BIOS Setup was called, select Load Previous Values and Yes. If you want to exit BIOS Setup with these settings, select Save Changes & Exit and Yes. Save Changes To save settings without exiting BIOS Setup, select Save Changes and Yes.

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Main Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: Diskette A: Diskette B: IDE IDE IDE IDE Drive Drive Drive Drive 1: 2: 3: 4: [07:42:19] [08/01/2000] [1.4M] [None] Type xxx None None None

Boot Options Video Display: Base Memory: Extended Memory: F1 Info ... Example for Main menu [EGA/VGA] 640K 31M

Base Memory / System Memory

This field indicates the size of the available base memory below 1 Mbyte.

Boot Options
calls the submenu in which you can select the settings for system start-up.

Boot Sequence
defines the sequence in which the system BIOS searches the drives for system files to start the operating system. If you wish to change this sequence, place the cursor on the entry for the drive type which you wish to move forward ([+] key) or back ([-] key). Possible entry: 1. CD ROM 2. Diskette 3. Hard Disk 4. Network or Possible entry (Example): 1. ATAPI-CD-ROM 2. Diskette Drive 3. Removable Devices 4. Hard Drive 5. Network Boot 6. 8xx SCSI CD-ROM Symbios

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Within this sequence, it is also possible to select the first hard disk boot device and the first diskette boot device or a system board boot device. The submenus are called: Hard Disk Boot Device Diskette Boot Device 1. <Device name> 2. Alternate Device

Diskette Boot Device

Specifies the floppy disk drive that must be searched for system files in order to boot the operating system. Only the first entry in the list is decisive. In order to move a floppy disk drive into first position, point the cursor at the name of the drive that you want to move forwards ([+] button) or backwards ([-] button). The number of floppy disk drives listed depends on the number of drives connected. Default Standard floppy disk drive Diskette 120M / ZIP LS120 floppy disk drive or ZIP drive

Each time you modify the configuration of the floppy disk drive, you must check that the correct floppy disk drive is still set for system boot. If not, readjust the entry. The entry Diskette 120M / ZIP is offered only if a corresponding drive has been installed.

Fast Boot
can reduce the extent of the self-test and thus accelerate the system start-up. Enabled Disabled When the device is switched on, the quick self-test is carried out, in which the floppy disk drives are not checked. When the device is switched on, the complete device configuration is tested.

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Hard Disk Boot Device - Hard disk for system load

All available boot drives / drive controllers in the system are listed. In order to start the operating system, only the hard disk or controller located in first position is searched for the system files. All hard disks / controllers with the BIOS boot specification are listed individually by name. All other hard disks / controllers are grouped under Alternate Device. In order to place a hard disk or a drive controller in first position, you must point the cursor at the name of the drive that you want to move forwards ([+] button) or backwards ([-] button). Alternate Device Single entry for all hard disks and drive controllers in the system that do not fulfil the BIOS boot specification. The BIOS system cannot influence which hard disk drive is used to boot the system. The boot sequence can be modified by altering the setup of the drive controller or by changing the order of the drive controllers in the slots (scan sequence). It is not possible to tell how many drives are grouped under Alternate Device. If Alternate Device is in first position on the list, but contains no hard disks / controllers, this entry is ignored. <Device name> List entry of a hard disk drive or a drive controller that fulfils the BIOS boot specification. The number of hard disks / controllers listed depends on the drive controllers (e.g. SCSI controller, IDE controller) and drives used. For Device name, either the drive controller name or the hard disk name is displayed. If the drive controller name is displayed, you must set the boot sequence in the drive controller setup.

Each time you modify the configuration of the drive controller (SCSI, IDE), you must check that the correct hard disk drive is still set for system boot. If not, readjust the entry.

MultiBoot for HDs

Determines if Hard Disk Boot Device should be used or not. Enabled Disabled Menu item Hard Disk Boot Device can be called up and the boot sequence can be determined. Menu item Hard Disk Boot Device cannot be called up. The operating system is started from the drive which is the first to find the BIOS. If you are using ServerShield, turn off MultiBoot for HDs.

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POST Errors - Aborting system start-up

defines whether the system start-up is to be aborted and the system halted when an error is detected. Halt On All Errors or Enabled If the self-test detects an error, system start-up is aborted after the self-test, and the system is halted. No Halt On Any Errors or Disabled The system start-up is not aborted. The error is ignored as far as possible.

Primary Display
If multiple monitor controllers are built in, this determines the sequence the BIOS uses to search for the monitor controller. AGP VGA PCI VGA The search sequence is ISA VGA, AGP VGA, PCI VGA. The search sequence is ISA VGA, PCI VGA, AGP VGA.

Quiet Boot
Instead of a POST information a logo is displayed on the screen. Enabled Disabled The logo is displayed on the screen. A switch to the POST information is made if you press the [F3] or the [Esc] key or if errors occur. The POST information is displayed on the screen.

Removable Devices
The operating system assigns the removable devices (e.g. LS-120, ZIP drive) drive letters in the order displayed. In order to move a removable device into first position, point the cursor at the name of the drive that you want to move forwards ([+] button) or backwards ([-] button). The number of removable devices listed depends on the number of drives connected.

Setup Prompt
This field specifies whether the message Press F2 to enter SETUP is displayed when the PC is rebooted. Enabled Disabled The message Press F2 to enter SETUP is displayed when the system is started. The message is not displayed.

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Diskette A / Diskette B
These two fields are used to specify the type of floppy disk drive installed. 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.4M, 2.8M The entry depends on the floppy disk drive installed. (Default entry Diskette A : 1.4M). None No diskette drive installed or diskette drive is accessed via IDE Drive.

Extended Memory
indicates the size of the memory above 1 Mbyte.

IDE Drive 1 to IDE Drive 4

call the submenu to make corresponding settings of the IDE hard disk drive. The manufacturer's designation of the IDE drive is given beside each submenu.. If your system board has just one connector for IDE drives, you can only enter settings for IDE drive 1 and IDE drive 2.

You should change the default settings only if you are connecting an additional IDE drive to one of the IDE connectors. The maximum transfer rate of two IDE drives connected to the same connector is determined by the slowest one. Fast hard disks should therefore be connected to the first IDE connector and identified as IDE Drive 1 or IDE Drive 2. Slower hard disks or other IDE drives (e.g. CD ROM drives) should be connected to the second IDE connector and identified as IDE Drive 3 or IDE Drive 4. In the case of system boards with newer controllers, all four IDE drives are supported independently and configured for the maximum transfer rate. This means that a fast and a slow IDE drive can be connected to one connector without impeding the speed of the fast drive.

The following description of the setting options given below for IDE Drive 1 also applies for IDE Drive 2, IDE Drive 3 and IDE Drive 4.

32 Bit I/O - Bus width for data transfer

This field specifies the width of data transmission between the processor and the IDE controller. Enabled Disabled The data transfer is 32 bits in width at the PCI bus. This enhances performance. The data transfer is 16 bits in width.

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Cylinders, Heads, Sectors/Track, Capacity

These hard disk parameters are set in accordance with the IDE hard disk drive. If you want to change the hard disk parameters manually, set the Type field to User. The Capacity field (CHS value/LBA value) shows the capacity of the hard disk in function of the present computation. The CHS value is the capacity calculated by BIOS for the Cylinders/Heads/Sectors on the basis of the figures supplied by the hard disk. The LBA value is the capacity calculated by BIOS on the basis of the maximum possible sectors reported by the hard disk. Since BIOS designates the maximum permissible values for Cylinders/Heads/Sectors, the CHS value cannot exceed 8.4 Gbyte. LBA addressing avoids these restrictions, so it can handle values larger than 8.4 Gbyte. The CHS value and the LBA value are therefore different on hard disks as of 8.4 Gbyte. For further information on CHS and LBA, see the sections on "LBA Translation - Addressing" and "LBA Translation Mode".

LBA Translation - Addressing

Sets the addressing on consecutive sector numbers (LBA = Logical Block Addressing). IDE and BIOS restrict the formatting of hard disks in cylinders, heads and sectors through maximum permissible values. IDE permits more cylinders but fewer heads than BIOS. A combination of IDE and BIOS restrictions yields a maximum addressable storage area of 528 Mbyte. The following table lists the maximum permissible values and the corresponding maximum addressable storage areas. BIOS Max. sectors per head (at 512 Byte) Max. heads per cylinder Max. cylinders Capacity 63 256 1024 8,4 GB IDE 255 16 65535 136,9 GB Combination BIOS/IDE 63 16 1024 528 MB

LBA Translation converts the physical formatting of hard disks in cylinders, heads and sectors so that the logical values generated lie within the above BIOS limitations. This means that a hard disk capacity of over 528 Mbyte can be supported. Operating systems and application programmes work with these logical hard disk values. IDE hard disks of over 528 Mbyte are configured and operated using LBA mode. If a hard disk supports LBA mode, you can use the full capacity of the IDE hard disk. Change the default entries only if you are installing another hard disk drive.

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Enabled

You may only use IDE drives with the LBA mode if this was selected when they were set up. In other words, if you set up a hard disk with LBA mode disabled, you may only operate the hard disk in disabled LBA mode . If the hard disk supports LBA and it has a capacity of more than 528 Mbytes, the BIOS translates the hard disk parameters, allowing the disk's full capacity to be used. This allows the disk's full capacity to be used. The BIOS uses the hard disk parameters and supports a maximum capacity of 528 Mbytes.

Disabled

LBA Translation Mode

Sets the mode responsible for the conversion of physical disk formatting into logical disk formatting. The individual translation modes are compatible with certain earlier BIOS versions. Setting the LBA Translation Mode is only effective if your hard disk supports LBA and if LBA Translation is activated in BIOS by setting to Enabled.

A hard disk can only be operated using the LBA translation mode that was set prior to partitioning. This is because the three LBA translation modes use different algorithms to convert physical disk geometry into logical disk geometry. So remember: Never change the LBA translation mode for a disk that has already been written on. You can only use a hard disk in a different system if the system supports the same LBA translation mode as the one originally set for the hard disk.

PTL

This translation mode is based on CHS-CHS translation (shift process). The description of the disk geometry as the number of cylinders, heads and sectors is called CHS (Cylinder/Head/Sector). The PTL translation mode portrays physical CHS values as logical CHS values. In doing so, it reduces the number of cylinders and increases the number of heads to ensure that the values fall within the preset BIOS limitations. This translation mode is compatible with BIOS V4.04, V4.05 and V4.06. Hard disks that have previously been used with any of these BIOS versions can be used with the PTL translation mode. LBA assisted translation, based on the physical data of the hard disk. BIOS gives the maximum number of sectors based on the physical CHS values, and converts this data into logical CHS values. This translation mode is compatible with BIOS V1.03. Hard disks that have previously used BIOS version 1.03 can be used with the CHS translation mode. LBA assisted translation, based on the maximum number of sectors reported by the hard disk. The hard disk gives BIOS the disk geometry not only in CHS values, but also in LBA mode, i.e. addressing is by consecutive sector numbers. BIOS can then calculate the logical CHS values.

CHS

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PIO Mode - Transfer rate

The PIO (Programmed Input Output) Mode defines the transfer rate of the IDE hard disk drive. If at all possible use the entry Auto in the field Type. This means BIOS will determine the best possible transfer rate for the hard drive. If transfer rates are set incorrectly, the hard drive will be either too slow (i. e. the hard disk has a higher transfer rate then the one that was set) or the hard drive does not boot correctly, or does not respond (i. e. the hard drive is set to a higher transfer rate then it is capable of). Default PIO 1 PIO 2 PIO 3 PIO 4 PIO 3 / DMA 1 PIO 4 / DMA 2 PIO 4 / UDMA 0 PIO 4 / UDMA 16 PIO 4 / UDMA 25 PIO 4 / UDMA 33 PIO 4 / UDMA 44 PIO 4 / UDMA 66 2 Mbyte/s to 4 Mbyte/s 2 Mbyte/s to 4 Mbyte/s 2 Mbyte/s to 4 Mbyte/s 5 Mbyte/s to 10 Mbyte/s 10 Mbyte/s to 16 Mbyte/s 5 Mbyte/s to 10 Mbyte/s up to 16 Mbyte/s up to 33 Mbyte/s up to 16 Mbyte/s up to 25 Mbyte/s up to 33 Mbyte/s up to 44 Mbyte/s up to 66 Mbyte/s

Transfer Mode
This field specifies the transfer mode for the IDE hard disk drive. Standard or Disabled One block is transferred for each interrupt. 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, 16 Sectors The set number of blocks (sectors) is transferred for each interrupt.

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Type - Hard Disk Type

This field is used to specify the type of hard disk drive. None Auto User You cannot change the hard disk parameters Cylinders, Heads, Sector/Track. An IDE drive has not been installed. If the hard disk supports this mode, the setup menu reads the hard disk parameters from the disk itself. You do not need to select the parameters yourself. You can enter the hard disk parameters yourself. If you have set the hard disk parameters with Auto, you can only reduce the values. Examples of user-defined entries (IDE drives): Hard disk capacity (MB) 539 850 853 1055 1082 1281 1624 2009 2111 2559 3166 3860 CD-ROM Cylinders 1046 1647 1654 2046 2097 2484 3148 3893 4092 4960 6136 7480 Hard disk parameter Heads 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 Sectors 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63

If an ATAPI CD-ROM drive is installed, this entry enables you to boot from the CDROM drive.

Floppy disk 120M / ZIP or ATAPI Removable If an ATAPI 120M floppy disk drive or a ZIP drive is installed, this entry enables you to boot from the floppy disk drive or ZIP drive.

Ultra DMA Mode

specifies a fast Ultra DMA transfer mode for the IDE hard disk drive. Disabled Mode 0, 1, 2 The fast Ultra DMA transfer mode is not set. The fast Ultra DMA transfer mode is set.

Primary Master - Hard disk drive

call the submenu to make corresponding settings of the drive. The following description of the setting possibilities for Primary Master also apply to Secondary Master, Primary Slave and Secondary Slave. The default settings depend on the installed drive.

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Type - Hard Disk Type

This field is used to specify the type of hard disk drive. None Auto User You cannot change the hard disk parameters Cylinders, Heads, Sector/Track. An IDE drive has not been installed. If the hard disk supports this mode, the setup menu reads the hard disk parameters from the disk itself. You do not need to select the parameters yourself. You can enter the hard disk parameters yourself. If you have set the hard disk parameters with Auto, you can only reduce the values. Examples of user-defined entries (IDE drives): Hard disk capacity (MB) 539 850 853 1055 1082 1281 1624 2009 2111 2559 3166 3860 CD-ROM Cylinders 1046 1647 1654 2046 2097 2484 3148 3893 4092 4960 6136 7480 Hard disk parameter Heads 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 Sectors 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63

If an ATAPI CD-ROM drive is installed, this entry enables you to boot from the CDROM drive.

ATAPI Removable If an ATAPI 120M diskette drive is installed, this entry enables you to boot from the correspondent drive.

LBA Translation - Addressing

Sets the addressing on consecutive sector numbers (LBA = Logical Block Addressing). IDE and BIOS restrict the formatting of hard disks in cylinders, heads and sectors through maximum permissible values. IDE permits more cylinders but fewer heads than BIOS. A combination of IDE and BIOS restrictions yields a maximum addressable storage area of 528 Mbyte. The following table lists the maximum permissible values and the corresponding maximum addressable storage areas. BIOS Max. sectors per head (at 512 Byte) Max. heads per cylinder Max. cylinders Capacity 63 256 1024 8,4 GB IDE 255 16 65535 136,9 GB Combination BIOS/IDE 63 16 1024 528 MB

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LBA Translation converts the physical formatting of hard disks in cylinders, heads and sectors so that the logical values generated lie within the above BIOS limitations. This means that a hard disk capacity of over 528 Mbyte can be supported. Operating systems and application programmes work with these logical hard disk values. IDE hard disks of over 528 Mbyte are configured and operated using LBA mode. If a hard disk supports LBA mode, you can use the full capacity of the IDE hard disk. Change the default entries only if you are installing another hard disk drive.

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Enabled

You may only use IDE drives with the LBA mode if this was selected when they were set up. In other words, if you set up a hard disk with LBA mode disabled, you may only operate the hard disk in disabled LBA mode . If the hard disk supports LBA and it has a capacity of more than 528 Mbytes, the BIOS translates the hard disk parameters, allowing the disk's full capacity to be used. This allows the disk's full capacity to be used. The BIOS uses the hard disk parameters and supports a maximum capacity of 528 Mbytes.

Disabled

32 Bit I/O - Bus width for data transfer

This field specifies the width of data transmission between the processor and the IDE controller. Enabled Disabled The data transfer is 32 bits in width at the PCI bus. This enhances performance. The data transfer is 16 bits in width.

PIO Mode - Transfer rate

The PIO (Programmed Input Output) Mode defines the transfer rate of the IDE hard disk drive. If at all possible use the entry Auto in the field Type. This means BIOS will determine the best possible transfer rate for the hard drive. If transfer rates are set incorrectly, the hard drive will be either too slow (i. e. the hard disk has a higher transfer rate then the one that was set) or the hard drive does not boot correctly, or does not respond (i. e. the hard drive is set to a higher transfer rate then it is capable of). Disabled Default PIO 1 PIO 2 PIO 3 PIO 4 The transmission speed is not set. 2 Mbyte/s to 4 Mbyte/s 2 Mbyte/s to 4 Mbyte/s 2 Mbyte/s to 4 Mbyte/s 5 Mbyte/s to 10 Mbyte/s 10 Mbyte/s to 16 Mbyte/s

Ultra DMA Mode

specifies a fast Ultra DMA transfer mode for the IDE hard disk drive. Disabled Mode 0, 1, 2 The fast Ultra DMA transfer mode is not set. The fast Ultra DMA transfer mode is set.

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RDRAM Load (for systems with RAM-Bus Architecture only)

displays on systems with RAM-Bus Architecture the total capacity of the installed RDRAM memory modules. Currently, the RAM-Bus is only capable of driving a maximum of 32 Mbyte in the form of RDRAM memory modules.

System Time / System Date

indicates the date / the time of the device. The date is shown in the format "mm/dd/yyyy". The time is shown in the format "hours:minutes:seconds". If you want to change the current date set / the current time set, enter the new date in the System Date field / the new time in the System Time field. You can move the cursor between the System Time and System Date fields using the tabulator key.

If the settings in the System Time and System Date fields are frequently wrong when you power up the computer, the lithium battery is dead. Replace the battery.

Video Display
This field is used to specify the type of monitor connected. EGA/VGA, Color 40, Color 80, Monochrome Default entry: EGA/VGA

If the entry Video Display is not offered, you can only connect a VGA colour screen.

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Advanced - advanced system configuration !

Change the default settings only for special applications. Incorrect settings can cause malfunctions.

Advanced ...
Item Specific Help Setup Warning! Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction. Cache Memory Peripheral Configuration PCI Configuration Advanced System Configuration Power On/off System Management Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Lock Setup Configuration: Large Disk Access Mode: Local Bus IDE adapter: F1 Info ... Example for the Advanced menu

[Yes] [No] [No] [DOS] [Enabled]

Advanced System Configuration

calls the submenu in which you can make additional settings.

ACPI - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

switches the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) function of the board on or off. This is an extended Plug&Play and power management function. Enabled Disabled The ACPI function is switched on. The ACPI function is switched off.

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APIC - Multiprocessor Interrupt Controller

defines the functionality of the APIC (Advanced Interrupt Controller) in the processor. Enabled Disabled The second processor (if present) can be used by multiprocessor operating systems to enhance performance. The second processor cannot be used by the operating system. An operating system must always be operated with the settings as installed. Novell NetWare 3.12 can be operated only with the setting Disabled.

CPU Serial Number / Processor Serial Number

Here the serial number of a Pentium III can be switched off or on. Enabled Disabled The serial number is enabled. The serial number is disabled. The entry CPU Serial Number or Processor Serial Number is only visible when a Pentium III processor is installed in the system.

Cache Performance
determines whether greater tolerances should be permitted for cache timing. Default Fast Greater tolerances are permitted for cache timing. Setting performance of system.

The following applies for DIMM modules: SDRAM modules are installed by default (exception: D983). If EDO-RAM modules are subsequently installed, the setting Standard must be used.

ECC CPU Checking

permits data error recognition and correction between the processor and internal second-level cache to be configured. This can affect the performance. Enabled Disabled Error Correction Code (ECC) is enabled. Error Correction Code (ECC) is disabled.

ECC Memory Checking - Error correction for main memory

permits data error recognition and correction using the appropriately equipped memory modules. Enabled Disabled Error Correction Code (ECC) is enabled when all memory modules support ECC. Error Correction Code (ECC) is disabled.

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Enable extended memory gap

masks in a contiguous memory area (1, 2, 4 or 8 Mbytes in size) in main memory at 8, 12, 14 or 15 Mbytes. 1 MB at 15 MB The specified size of ISA memory area is masked in. 2 MB at 14 MB The specified size of ISA memory area is masked in. 4 MB at 12 MB The specified size of ISA memory area is masked in. 8 MB at 8 MB Disabled The specified size of ISA memory area is masked in. The ISA memory area is not inserted.

FAN Speed
controls the speed of the processor fan. Auto Full The speed is adjusted automatically. Maximum speed.

Feature Connector - Enabling of Feature Connectors

This field is used to enable and disable the feature connector on the system board. Enabled Disabled The feature connector is enabled. The feature connector is disabled.

Graphics Aperture - set the size of the graphics aperture

Sets the size of the graphics aperture when an AGP screen controller is installed. This function expands the available video memory. 4MB/8MB/16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB The size of the graphics aperture is set to the selected value.

ISA Memory Gap

inserts a related ISA memory gap in the main memory area. Disabled Extended The ISA memory area is not inserted. An ISA memory area of 1 Mbyte is inserted, starting at 15 Mbytes.

Memory Current
defines the memory current to be supplied to the memory modules. 8mA 12mA The memory modules are supplied with 8 mA memory current. The memory modules are supplied with 12 mA memory current. The 12 mA setting is only necessary if you are using memory modules with a large storage capacity (upwards of 64 Mbyte), which have a large number of memory chips.

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Memory Performance
determines whether greater tolerances should be permitted for memory timing. Default Fast Memory timing is programmed for EDO memory modules which takes into account all possible tolerances. Setting performance of system.

Parity Mode - DRAM Parity Check

Determines whether a parity check is carried out in the case of DRAM modules. If the system BIOS detects that at least one DRAM module does not have a parity bit, the parity check is generally disabled. Disabled Parity ECC No parity check is performed. The parity check is set in parity mode. A one-bit corruption is recognised and an error message is issued. A one-bit corruption is corrected (no error message). An error message is issued for two or more bit corruptions.

PCI Burst Write Combining - Chip set configuration

If you use PCI boards which do not behave in accordance with PCI bus guidelines, you can deactivate PCI Burst Write Combining. Enabled Disabled PCI Burst Write Combining is enabled. PCI Burst Write Combining is disabled.

PCI Bus Parity Checking

If you use PCI boards which do not behave in accordance with PCI bus guidelines, you can deactivate PCI Bus Parity Checking. Enabled Disabled Parity checking is performed. Parity checking is not performed.

PCI Line Read Prefetch

specifies whether, for a "PCI Memory Read" command, additional cache lines are read. Generally, slightly better system performance is achieved if PCI Line Read Prefetch is enabled. Disabled Enabled No additional cache lines are read. For a "PCI Memory Read" command additional cache lines are read.

System Performance - System Speed

Determines whether system timing is with default parameters or parameters which allow a better performance. Default Fast System is set to standard. Setting performance of system.

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USB Host Controller

specifies whether the USB hardware is switched on. If this function is deactivated (Disabled), the USB controller will not be recognised by any operating system. As a result, no USB devices can be operated. Enabled Disabled The USB controller is enabled. The USB controller is disabled.

USB Legacy Support

specifies whether the USB keyboard emulation is still active after starting the operating system. If a USB keyboard is used, the emulation for the BIOS setup is always switched on. Enabled Disabled The function is enabled. The function is disabled. For operating systems with integrated USB keyboard support, this function should be switched off (Disabled).

USB Memory Location

specifies where the data area for USB support is located. This menu item is only visible when USB Legacy Mode is set to Enabled. Expansion ROM Area The USB data area is located within the area of the BIOS expansions. Top of Base Memory The USB data area lies in the working memory directly below the 640 Kbyte limit. This setting should only be used when not all BIOS extensions, e.g. SCSI, can be loaded from the system BIOS.

Cache Memory
calls the submenu in which you can make the settings for the cache.

Cache - cache utilisation

This field switches the cache on and off. The cache is a buffer to which parts of the main memory and BIOS can be temporarily copied. The system performance is higher when the cache is switched on. You must disable the cache, if the access time is too short for older applications.

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Disabled

Cache is disabled. All cache-related settings are then without effect.

Intern and Extern The internal and external cache are used. Intern Only or Enabled Disabled Cache is enabled. Cache is disabled. All cache-related settings are then without effect. Only the processor cache is used.

Cache Base 0-512k / Cache Base 512-640k / Cache Extended Memory Area
Requirement: The Cache field must be set to Enabled. Write Back The contents of the memory are mapped in the cache and written in the main memory only as required. Main memory and cache contents are not identical. The Write Back setting provides the best performance..

Uncached or Disabled The specified BIOS is not mapped to the cache. Write Through The contents of the memory are simultaneously mapped in the cache and written in the main memory. Main memory and cache contents are identical. Write Protect The specified BIOS is (read accesses) mapped to the cache.

Cache A000-AFFF / Cache B000-BFFF / Cache C800-CBFF

Requirement: The Cache field must be set to Enabled. Disabled USWC Caching Uncacheable Speculative Write Combining. The memory contents are not mapped in the cache, but speculative memory accesses are attempted. This type of access makes sense in connection with memory-mapped I/O modules and Video Frame memory. Write Protect The specified BIOS is (read accesses) mapped to the cache. Write Through The contents of the memory are simultaneously mapped in the cache and written in the main memory. Main memory and cache contents are identical. Write Back The contents of the memory are mapped in the cache and written in the main memory only as required. Main memory and cache contents are not identical. The Write Back setting provides the best performance.. The specified BIOS is not mapped to the cache.

Cache DRAM Memory Area

Requirement: The Cache field must be set to Enabled. Parts of the main memory can be mapped in the cache using Cache DRAM Memory Area. If the contents of the memory are in the cache, the device's performance is enhanced.

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Write Through The contents of the memory are simultaneously mapped in the cache and written in the main memory. Main memory and cache contents are identical. Write Back The contents of the memory are mapped in the cache and written in the main memory only as required. Main memory and cache contents are not identical. The Write Back setting provides the best performance..

Cache Memory Regions

Requirement: The Cache field must be set to Enabled. The related ROM area in the cache can be displayed with Cache Memory Regions. Mapping the BIOS ROM areas to the cache increases system performance. Enabled Disabled The relevant ROM area is mapped to the cache. The relevant ROM area is not mapped to the cache. If your ISA board uses a dual ported RAM in the associated ROM area, set the entry to Disabled.

Cache Mode - Transfer Mode

Requirement: The Cache field must be set to Enabled. Cache Mode sets the mode in which the CPU uses the cache. The field is set to Write Back and can not be changed In write-back mode the CPU writes information to the cache. The information is only written to the main memory if necessary. Main memory and cache contents are not identical.

Cache System BIOS Area / Cache Video BIOS Area

Cache System BIOS Area and Cache Video BIOS Area lets you specify the BIOS that should be mapped to the cache. Mapping the BIOS to the cache increases system performance. Requirement: The Cache field must be set to Enabled. Enabled Disabled or Requirement: The Cache field must be set to Enabled. Write Protect Disabled The specified BIOS is (read accesses) mapped to the cache. The specified BIOS is not mapped to the cache. The specified BIOS is mapped to the cache. The specified BIOS is not mapped to the cache.

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Installed O/S
determines whether a plug&play operating system has been installed. Other PnP or PnP OS A plug&play operating system has been installed. PnP ACPI A plug&play operating system that supports ACPI has been installed. The installed operating system is not a plug&play operating system.

Large Disk Access Mode - Hard disk access

specifies the type of hard disk access for large hard disks (more than 1024 cylinders, 16 heads). The default setting depends on the operating system used. DOS Other the operating system uses MS-DOS-compatible hard disk accesses. If the operating system uses hard disk accesses which are not MS-DOS-compatible (e.g. Novell, SCO Unix).

Local Bus IDE adapter

This field allows you to enable and disable the onboard IDE controller. Enabled The onboard IDE controller is used for the IDE hard disk with the RemoteView diagnostic software or for another drive which is connected to the IDE connector e.g. an ATAPI-CD-ROM. If no IDE hard disk with the RemoteView diagnostic software has been installed nor another drive, the IDE controller can be disabled. This means that the interrupt reserved for the IDE controller is free for other applications.

Disabled

or

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Disabled

Please note when making settings that the settings in the menus Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master and Secondary Slave must match with the following settings.

If no IDE hard disk with the RemoteView diagnostic software has been installed or another drive, the IDE controller has to be disabled. This means that the interrupt reserved for the IDE controller is free for other applications. If no SCSI hard disk is installed, but instead IDE hard disk drives are connected to the first IDE connector on the system board, then the IDE controller must be set to Primary. This means that the interrupt reserved for the IDE controller is not free for other applications. If ATAPI CD-ROM drives, IDE hard disk drives or LS-120 drives are connected to the second IDE connector on the system board, then the IDE controller must be set to Secondary. This means that the interrupt reserved for the IDE controller is not free for other applications.

Primary

Secondary

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Both

If drives are connected to both IDE connectors on the system board, then both IDE controllers must be switched on with the setting Both. This means that the interrupts reserved for the IDE controllers are not free for other applications.

Lock Setup Configuration

defines whether the setup parameters can be modified by a plug and play operating system. Yes No The setup parameters cannot be modified by a plug and play operating system. The setup parameters can be modified by a plug and play operating system.

PCI Configuration
invokes the submenu where you can make settings for the PCI devices (PCI slots and PCI components on the system board). The submenu may have a scroll bar depending on the number of PCI devices.

AGP IRQ Line x

Defines which ISA interrupt is used for the existing AGP screen controller. AGP screen controllers use a maximum of two interrupts (INTA#, INTB#). The following AGP IRQ Line is assigned for INTA# and INTB# in AGP screen controllers: AGP screen controller AGP IRQ Line INTA# 1 INTB# 2

If you use a setting other than Auto, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for the AGP screen controller is deactivated. Auto Disabled The AGP interrupt is assigned automatically in accordance with the plug&play guidelines. No ISA interrupt is assigned to the AGP interrupt.

IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ6, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ14, IRQ15 The AGP interrupt is switched to the selected ISA interrupt. You may not select an ISA interrupt that is used by a component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISA board.

With the Auto setting, you can use the ICU (ISA Configuration Utility) utility to check how the interrupts are assigned.

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Ethernet on Board: Device

determines whether or not the LAN controller on the system board is used. Enabled Disabled The LAN controller on the system board is enabled. The LAN controller on the system board is disabled.

Ethernet on Board: Enable Master

determines whether or not the LAN controller on the system board is functioning as the master controller. Enabled Disabled The LAN controller on the system board is the master controller. The LAN controller on the system board is a slave controller.

Ethernet on Board: Latency Timer

The field defines the additional number of clock cycles in which a burst can be transferred on the PCI bus over and above what is specified. n stands for the number of the PCI slot. 20h, 40h, 60h, 80h, A0h, C0h, E0h, Default (40h) Number of clock cycles

Embedded SCSI BIOS

The SCSI BIOS of the SCSI controller on the system board is masked into the BIOS. You can choose whether you want to use the masked-in SCSI BIOS or the SCSI BIOS of an external SCSI controller that has the same SCSI chip (Symbios). Enabled Disabled The masked-in SCSI BIOS of the onboard SCSI controller is used. The SCSI BIOS of an external SCSI controller is used.

Interrupt Routing - PCI interrupt assignment mode

Defines how the interrupts are handled under a multiprocessor operating system. Auto If the system board detects a modern multiprocessor operating system (e.g. Windows NT 3.51 or higher), a change is made from compatible interrupt handling (PCI interrupt is switched to ISA interrupt) to the faster interrupt handling mode (PCI interrupt is switched directly to the multiprocessor interrupt controller). If no multiprocessor operating system is detected, compatible interrupt handling is retained. The compatible interrupt handling is retained under the multiprocessor operating system. You should use this setting only if the operating system has problems with the multiprocessor configuration.

Enabled

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PCI Device, Slot #n: Default Latency Timer

specifies the additional number of clock cycles in which a PCI master board can be active on the PCI bus over and above what is specified. n stands for the number of the PCI slot. Yes No The value predefined by the PCI board is accepted. The entry in the corresponding field for PCI Device, Slot #n: Latency Timer is ignored. The value predefined by the PCI board is ignored. The value set in the relevant field of PCI Device, Slot #n: Latency Timer determines the number of clock cycles.

PCI Device, Slot #n: Latency Timer

Requirement: The relevant field of PCI Device, Slot #n: Default Latency Timer must be set to No. The field defines the additional number of clock cycles in which a burst can be transferred on the PCI bus over and above what is specified. n stands for the number of the PCI slot. 0000h to 0280h Number of clock cycles.

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PCI Interrupt Mapping INTx# - Assignment of the PCI interrupts

defines which PCI interrupt is switched to which ISA interrupt. A mono-functional PCI board uses an interrupt designated PCI Slot INTA. Depending on the slot used, this interrupt is assigned to various PCI INTx#. A multifunctional PCI board can use all PCI interrupts, if need be. Slot 1 INT PCI Interrupt Mapping INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# v = for mono-functional boards v x [y [z]] = for multi-functional boards Example: For slot 3 the PCI slot INTA of the board is assigned to the PCI INTC#. If you use a setting other than Auto, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for PCI boards is deactivated. Auto Disabled The PCI interrupts are assigned automatically in accordance with the Plug&Play guidelines. No PCI interrupt is used for the PCI board in the assigned PCI slot. A v x y z v x y v x v B C D A Slot 2 INT B C D z A Slot 3 INT B C y z D A Slot 4 INT B x y z C D

IRQ03, IRQ04, IRQ05, IRQ06, IRQ07, IRQ09, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ14, IRQ15 The PCI interrupt is switched to the selected ISA interrupt. You may not select an ISA interrupt that is used by a component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISA board.

PCI Interrupt Mapping INTx# - Assignment of the PCI interrupts (at PRIMERGY)
defines which PCI interrupt is switched to which ISA interrupt. A multifunctional PCI board can use up to four (A, B, C, D) PCI interrupts. A monofunctional PCI board can use only one (A) PCI interrupt. If you use a setting other than Auto, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for PCI boards is deactivated. The detailed assignment of the PCI interrupts you can find in the relevant Technical Manual for the system board. Auto Disabled The PCI interrupts are assigned automatically in accordance with the Plug&Play guidelines. No PCI interrupt is used for the PCI board in the assigned PCI slot.

IRQ03, IRQ04, IRQ05, IRQ06, IRQ07, IRQ09, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ14, IRQ15 The PCI interrupt is switched to the selected ISA interrupt. You may not select an ISA interrupt that is used by a component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISA board.

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PCI IRQ line x / device - Assignment of the PCI interrupts

Establishes which ISA interrupts will be used for the individual PCI slots and which controller (device) of the system board shares this PCI interrupt with the PCI slots (e.g. USB, SCSI). Multifunctional PCI boards or boards with an integrated PCI-to-PCI bridge can use several PCI interrupts (INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, INTD#). Monofunctional PCI boards (default) only use one PCI interrupt (INTA#) per PCI slot. The PCI interrupts INTA#, INTB#, INTC# and INTD# are available for every PCI slot. The detailed assignment of the PCI interrupts you can find in the relevant Technical Manual for the system board. With monofunctional PCI boards, the following PCI IRQ Line is assigned for INTA# of each PCI slot: PCI slot PCI IRQ Line for INTA# Slot 1 1 Slot 2 2 Slot 3 3 Slot 4 5 Slot 5 6 Slot 6 7

With multifunctional PCI boards, the following PCI IRQ Line is assigned for INTA# to INTD# of each PCI slot: PCI slot PCI IRQ Line for INTA# PCI IRQ Line for INTB# PCI IRQ Line for INTC# PCI IRQ Line for INTD# Slot 1 1 2 3 4 Slot 2 2 3 4 1 Slot 3 3 4 1 2 Slot 4 5 6 7 8 Slot 5 6 7 8 5 Slot 6 7 8 5 6

The same interrupt can be assigned simultaneously to several PCI boards. You should avoid this condition due to reduced performance. If you use a setting other than Auto, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for the corresponding PCI boards is deactivated. Auto Disabled The PCI interrupts are assigned automatically in accordance with the Plug&Play guidelines. No ISA interrupt is assigned to the PCI interrupt.

IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ6, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ14, IRQ15 The PCI interrupt is switched to the selected ISA interrupt. You may not select an ISA interrupt that is used by an ISA component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISA board.

With the Auto setting, you can use the ICU (ISA Configuration Utility) utility to check how the interrupts are assigned.

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PCI IRQ line x - Assignment of the PCI interrupts (at PRIMERGY)

Defines which ISA interrupts are used for the separate PCI slots. Multifunctional PCI boards or boards with an integrated PCI-to-PCI bridge can use several PCI interrupts (INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, INTD#). Monofunctional PCI boards (default) only use one PCI interrupt (INTA#) per PCI slot. The PCI interrupts INTA#, INTB#, INTC# and INTD# are available for every PCI slot. The detailed assignment of the PCI interrupts you can find in the relevant Technical Manual for the system board. With monofunctional PCI boards, the following PCI IRQ Line is assigned for INTA# of each PCI slot: D1111 or U41090-J-Z156 and D1998 PCI slot PCI IRQ Line for INTA# 1 9 2 12 3 11 4 10 5 5 6 8 7 7 8 6 9 1 10* 4 10** 3 11 13 12 16

*: This assignment of PCI slot 10 applies to the following boards: Traffic Number (TN) 74217.00.1.15 and traffic number (TN) 00528.00.2.15. **: This assignment of PCI slot 10 applies to the following boards: Traffic Number (TN) 00576.00.3.15 and traffic number (TN) 00689.00.6.15. D1173 PCI slot PCI IRQ Line for INTA# 1 11 2 9 3 5 4 7 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16 9* 9 10* 10 11* 11 12* 12 13* 9

*: The assignment of the PCI slots is only valid for the K400 system with installed extension board. With multifunctional PCI boards, the following PCI IRQ Line is assigned for INTA# to INTD# of each PCI slot: D1111 or U41090-J-Z156 and D1998 PCI slot PCI IRQ Line for INTA# PCI IRQ Line for INTB# PCI IRQ Line for INTC# PCI IRQ Line for INTD# 1 9 10 11 12 2 12 9 10 11 3 11 12 9 10 4 10 11 12 9 5 5 6 7 8 6 8 5 6 7 7 7 8 5 6 8 6 7 8 5 9 1 2 3 4 10* 4 1 2 3 10** 3 4 1 2 11 13 14 15 16 12 16 13 14 15

*: This assignment of PCI slot 10 applies to the following boards: Traffic Number (TN) 74217.00.1.15 and traffic number (TN) 00528.00.2.15. **: This assignment of PCI slot 10 applies to the following boards: Traffic Number (TN) 00576.00.3.15 and traffic number (TN) 00689.00.6.15.

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D1173 PCI slot PCI IRQ Line for INTA# PCI IRQ Line for INTB# PCI IRQ Line for INTC# PCI IRQ Line for INTD# 1 11 12 9 10 2 9 10 11 12 3 5 6 7 8 4 7 8 5 6 5 13 14 15 16 6 14 15 16 13 7 15 16 13 14 8 16 13 14 15 9* 9 10 11 12 10* 10 11 12 9 11* 11 12 9 10 12* 12 9 10 11 13* 9 10 11 12

*: The assignment of the PCI slots is only valid for the K400 system with installed extension board. PCI devices on the system board use the following PCI IRQ Line: D1111 or U41090-J-Z156 PCI Device PCI IRQ Line D1173 PCI Device PCI IRQ Line USB Ethernet 1 Copernicus 2 SCSI A 3 SCSI B 4 USB 4 I960 13 Ethernet 14 SCSI 1 15 SCSI 2 16

The same interrupt can be assigned simultaneously to several PCI boards. You should avoid this condition due to reduced performance. If you use a setting other than Auto, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for the corresponding PCI boards is deactivated. Auto Disabled The PCI interrupts are assigned automatically in accordance with the Plug&Play guidelines. No ISA interrupt is assigned to the PCI interrupt.

3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 The selected ISA interrupt is assigned to the PCI interrupt. You may not select an ISA interrupt that is used by a component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISA board.

With the Auto setting, you can use the ICU (ISA Configuration Utility) utility to check how the interrupts are assigned.

PCI IRQ Trigger Model

Requirement: Interrupt Routing is set to Enabled. Affects the multiprocessor table structure. Some operating systems require the setting BIOS (e.g. Novell NetWare). O/S BIOS The default version of the multiprocessor table is used. The adapted multiprocessor table is used.

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PCI Parity Checking

determines whether a parity check is carried out on PCI bus. Enabled Disabled Each time the PCI data or PCI address bus is accessed, a parity check is performed. If a corrupted bit is detected, an error message is issued. PCI bus parity checking is disabled.

PCI / PnP ISA Memory Region Exclusion

Reserves memory areas that are used by non Plug&Play-capable ISA boards.

PCI / PnP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion

Reserves interrupts that are used by non Plug&Play-capable ISA boards.

SCSI A / SCSI B: Device

determines whether or not the SCSI controllers on the system board are used. Enabled Disabled The SCSI controllers on the system board are enabled. The SCSI controllers on the system board are disabled.

SCSI A / SCSI B: Enable Master

determines whether or not the SCSI controllers on the system board are functioning as master controllers. Enabled Disabled The SCSI controllers on the system board are master controllers. The SCSI controllers on the system board are slave controllers.

SCSI A / SCSI B: Latency Timer

The field defines the additional number of clock cycles in which a burst can be transferred on the PCI bus over and above what is specified. n stands for the number of the PCI slot. 20h, 40h, 60h, 80h, A0h, C0h, E0h, Default (40h) Number of clock cycles

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ServerView IRQ Line

Defines which ISA interrupt is used for the server management controller. The server management controller uses a maximum of one interrupt (INTA#). The ServerView IRQ Line is always assigned to INTA# in the server management controller. If you use a setting other than Auto, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for the server management controller is deactivated. Auto Disabled The server management interrupt is assigned automatically in accordance with the plug&play guidelines. No ISA interrupt is assigned to the server management interrupt. The ServerView agent does not receive acknowledgements from the server management of the system board.

IRQ 3, IRQ 4, IRQ 5, IRQ 6, IRQ, 7, IRQ 9, IRQ 10, IRQ 11, IRQ 12, IRQ 14, IRQ 15 The server management interrupt is switched to the selected ISA interrupt. You may not select an ISA interrupt that is used by a component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISA board.

With the Auto setting, you can use the ICU (ISA Configuration Utility) utility to check how the interrupts are assigned.

Shared PCI Master Assignment - [VGA] / [Slot #1]

determines whether the screen controller on the system board or in the PCI slot #1 will be operated as the PCI master. VGA Slot #1 The screen controller can use the PCI bus master. The PCI board in PCI slot #1 can be operated as the PCI bus master.

VGA Interrupt - Assigning PCI-VGA interrupt

assigns PCI interrupt to the screen controller on the built-in PCI board. If you have not defined any other interrupt with PCI Interrupt Mapping, IRQ9 is assigned. Enabled Disabled The interrupt is assigned to the screen controller on the built-in PCI board. The interrupt can be used for other add-on boards.

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PCI SLOTS Configuration

calls the submenu in which you can make the settings for the PCI slots. The submenu may have a scroll bar depending on the number of PCI slots.

Bus Master
specifies whether or not the PCI slot acts as a busmaster. Enabled Disabled The PCI slot acts as a busmaster. The PCI slot does not act as a busmaster.

Latency Timer
The field specifies the additional number of clock cycles in which a burst can be transferred beyond the specification on the PCI bus. 20h, 40h, 60h, 80h, A0h, C0h, E0h, Default (40h) Number of clock cycles

Peripheral Configuration - Ports and Controllers

calls the submenu in which you can set the ports and controllers.

AC'97 Audio
If an AC'97 audio controller is configured on the system board, it can be enabled or disabled. Auto The system BIOS switches on the AC'97 audio controller and specifies which system resources (interrupts, addresses, DMA) are assigned. If an additional AC'97 audio controller is installed on an expansion board, the AC'97 audio controller on the system board is switched off and the additional AC'97 audio controller on the expansion board is initialised. The AC'97 audio controller on the system board is switched off.

Disabled

Audio Controller
If the audio controller is configured on the system board, it can be enabled or disabled. Enabled Disabled The system BIOS determines which system resources (interrupts, addresses, DMAs) are occupied. The audio controller is disabled.

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Audio Output Level

If the audio controller is configured on the system board, the audio output level can be set. Line Level Amplifier Level The Amplifier Level setting may only be used with passive speakers or headphones. If active loudspeakers are connected, you have to configure the Line Level. This setting is the typical output level for audio controllers.

Diskette Controller
This field is used to enable and disable the built-in floppy disk controller on the system board. Enabled Disabled The floppy disk controller is enabled - IRQ 6 is used. The floppy disk controller is disabled - IRQ 6 is free.

Gameport
If a gameport is configured on the system board, it can be enabled or disabled. Enabled Disabled The gameport is enabled. The gameport is disabled.

Hard Disk Controller

This field allows you to enable and disable the built-in IDE hard disk controller(s). The associated interrupts (IRQ 14 for the first connector, IRQ 15 for the second connector) will only be available if no IDE hard disk drive is physically connected. Enabled Disabled or Primary The first IDE hard disk controller is enabled (default entry). Two IDE drives can be attached to the first (primary) connector. IRQ14 is occupied. The IDE drive controller is enabled. The IDE hard disk controller is disabled.

Primary And Secondary Primary and secondary IDE drive controllers are activated. Up to four IDE drives can be connected. Low-speed drives are preferred for the second (secondary) connector (e.g. CD-ROM). IRQ14 and IRQ15 are occupied. Disabled Both IDE hard disk controllers are disabled.

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LAN Controller
If the LAN controller is configured on the system board, it can be enabled or disabled. Enabled Disabled The system BIOS determines which system resources are occupied. The LAN controller is disabled. D1025: If with the system board D1025 the menu item LAN Controller is set to Disabled and then to Enabled again during the next boot process, this is not always recognised. Disconnect the device from the mains supply (pull out main plug and then insert again) prior to the next switch-on or set the Reset Configuration Data menu item in the Advanced menu to Yes.

LAN Remote Boot - loading operating system via LAN

enables the operating system to be loaded from a server. This function is used particularly when neither floppy disk nor hard disk drives are installed, or they have been switched off. Here there are two different boot protocols: BootP PXE The BootP LAN-BIOS is activated and enables the operating system to be loaded from a server via a local network connection with BootP. The PXE-BIOS is activated and enables the operating system to be loaded from a server via a local network connection with PXE.

If the PXE-BIOS is active, you can configure the start sequence in the Boot Options menu after restarting. In addition, you can call the Setup integrated in the PXE-BIOS.

or LSA Disabled

After enabling the computer, press the [F3] function key in order to switch to the POST Screen. Then press both shift keys until the PXE Setup appears.

The LSA LAN-BIOS is activated and enables the operating system to be loaded from a server via a local network connection with LSA. LAN boot not possible. The LAN-BIOS is not activated.

Midiport
If a midiport is configured on the system board, it can be enabled or disabled. Enabled Auto Disabled The midiport is set to the shown address and interrupt. If you set Enabled, additional lines are displayed for setting the configuration. The midiport is automatically set to the next available combination (address, interrupt). The midiport is disabled.

OS Controlled The operating system configures the ports.

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Midiport: Base I/O Address

defines the base I/O address for the midiport. 330h, 300h The midiport uses the selected address.

Midiport: Interrupt
defines the interrupt for the midiport. IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7,IRQ9, IRQ10 The midiport uses the selected interrupt.

Mouse Controller
This field is used to enable and disable the built-in mouse controller on the system board. Auto Detect Enabled Disabled The connected mouse is automatically detected and activated. Operating systems that support Plug&Play automatically configure the mouse. The mouse controller is enabled - IRQ 12 is used. The mouse controller is disabled - IRQ 12 is free.

Parallel Drive - drive on parallel port

diverts the floppy disk accesses to the parallel port (for service purposes only). This setting functions independent of the settings in the Parallel and Parallel Mode fields. Auto If an external drive (e.g. a floppy disk drive) is recognised on the parallel port (Pin 24 to logical high), the floppy disk accesses are automatically diverted to the parallel port. The floppy disk accesses are not diverted. If a parallel port encoding plug (dongle) is required for applications, the Disabled setting must be selected.

Disabled

Parallel - parallel port

This field selects the address and the interrupt used to access the parallel port. Enabled Auto Disabled The parallel port is set to the shown address and interrupt. If you set Enabled, additional lines are displayed for setting the configuration. The parallel port is automatically set to the next available combination (address, interrupt). The parallel port is disabled.

PnP OS or OS Controlled The operating system configures the ports.

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Parallel Port: Base I/O address

determines the base I/O address for the parallel port. 378h, 278h The parallel interface uses the selected address.

Parallel Port: DMA Channel

Specifies the DMA channel for the parallel port. DMA1, DMA2 The parallel interface uses the selected DMA channel.

Parallel Port: Interrupt

defines the interrupt for the parallel port. IRQ7, IRQ5 The parallel interface uses the selected interrupt.

Parallel Mode - Parallel data transfer

This field is used to specify whether the parallel port is to be used as a bi-directional input/output port or just as an output port. ECP and EPP transfer modes allow faster transfer rates of 2 and 2.4 Mbytes/s. These modes will only work with peripheral devices which support them. In addition, at EPP the field Parallel must be set to 378h or 278h. Parallel mode is not displayed if you selected Disabled under parallel. Printer Bidirection EPP The port functions as an output port only. Data can be transferred in both directions across the port. Fast transfer mode (up to 2 Mbytes/s), can output and receive data. The mode requires a peripheral device which supports the EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) transfer mode. Fast transfer mode (up to 2.4 Mbytes/s), can output and receive data. The mode requires a peripheral device which supports the ECP (Enhanced Capability Port) transfer mode. The DMA channel required is determined by the system in accordance with Plug&Play.

ECP

SCSI controller
Enables/disables the SCSI controller (Small Computer System Interface) on the system board. The SCSI controller occupies an assigned ISA interrupt, even when the controller is switched off. This allows the SCSI controller to be enabled automatically if required. If you want to use this ISA interrupt for other purposes, you must disable it in the PCI Configuration menu. Enabled Disabled The SCSI controller is enabled. The ISA interrupt in the PCI Configuration menu must not be set to Disabled. The SCSI controller is disabled.

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SCSI Controller (at PRIMERGY)

Enables/disables the SCSI controller (Small Computer System Interface) on the system board. The ISA interrupt assigned under SCSI IRQ Line is still occupied if the SCSI controller is disabled. This allows the SCSI controller to be enabled automatically if required. If you want to use the ISA interrupt for other purposes, you must disable it in the SCSI IRQ Line field. Enabled Disabled The onboard SCSI controller is enabled. SCSI IRQ Line must not be Disabled. The onboard SCSI controller is disabled.

SCSI IRQ Line - Assignment of ISA interrupt to the SCSI controller (at PRIMERGY)
Defines which ISA interrupt is used for the SCSI controller on the system board. Auto Disabled The SCSI PCI interrupt is automatically assigned an ISA interrupt according to the Plug&Play Guidelines. No ISA interrupt is assigned to the SCSI PCI interrupt.

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 The selected ISA interrupt is assigned to the SCSI PCI interrupt. You may not select an ISA interrupt that is used by a component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISA board.

SCSI Option ROM Scan - SCSI ROM expansion

The SCSI BIOS is started by the system BIOS. To be able to load an operating system from an SCSI controller, the related SCSI controller must be controlled by an SCSI BIOS. Enabled Disabled During the initialisation of the SCSI controller on the system board, the SCSI BIOS is started by the system BIOS. During the initialisation of the SCSI controller on the system board, the SCSI BIOS is not started by the system BIOS.

SCSI Termination LVD

Switches the terminating resistor of the SCSI bus on the SCSI controller of the system board on or off. This setting is only effective for the LVD (Low Voltage Differential) SCSI bus. For further information, please see the Technical Manual of the system board. Enabled Disabled The terminating resistor of the SCSI controller is switched on. The terminating resistor of the SCSI controller is switched off. Select this option if the SCSI controller is not the last device at one end of the SCSI circuit. Each SCSI bus must be terminated (with terminating resistors) at both ends in order to provide error-free data transmission.

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Serial 1/Serial 2 - serial ports

This field selects the address and the interrupt used to access the relevant serial port. Enabled Auto Disabled PnP OS The serial port is set to the shown address and interrupt. If you set Enabled, additional lines are displayed for setting the configuration. The serial port is automatically set to the next available combination (address, interrupt). The serial port is disabled. The operating system configures the ports.

Serial Port 1 / 2: Base I/O address

defines the base I/O address for the serial interface. 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h The serial interface uses the selected address.

Serial Port x: Interrupt

defines the interrupt for the serial interface. IRQ4, IRQ3 The serial interface uses the selected interrupt.

Serial Port 4 or Serial x

determines whether serial interface 4 (COM4) or x is used by the operating system. Enabled Disabled Serial interface 4 (COM4) or x is used by the operating system. Serial interface 4 (COM4) or x is not used by the operating system. Only select the Disabled setting in special cases!

Serial Mode - Serial interfaces

This field defines whether the second serial port is used as the standard port or as the infrared interface. Serial mode is not displayed if you selected Disabled under Serial 1 / Serial 2. If you wish to use infrared data transfer, an infrared port with the associated hardware must be incorporated in the device. Default IrDA The port functions like a standard serial port and can be used, for example, by an internal SmartCard reader (chip card reader). (Infra-Red Data Association) The serial port permits infrared data transfer up to 115 kbit/s. External serial port 2 does not function.

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USB Controller
switches the USB controller (Universal Serial Bus) of the system board on or off. Enabled Disabled The system BIOS determines which system resources (interrupts, addresses) are occupied. The USB controller is disabled.

Wake On LAN
allows the system to be switched on by means of network signals.

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Enabled Disabled

The LAN controller on the system board also consumes current with the system switched off, if Wake On LAN is enabled. If the LAN Remote Boot function is activated or an operating system other than Windows 95/98 or Windows NT is used, set Wake On LAN to Enabled. The LAN controller on the system board can switch on the system. The LAN controller on the system board cannot switch on the system.

Plug & Play O/S

defines the Plug&Play functionality. Plug&Play means that inserted boards are automatically recognised and installed if they support Plug&Play. Yes No The operating system takes over some of the Plug&Play functions. You should select this setting only if the operating system supports Plug&Play. The BIOS takes over the complete Plug&Play functionality.

Power On/Off
calls the submenu in which you can specify how the system can be powered on and off. These settings cause the system to be switched on and off in the same way as using the power switch on the system unit. The power switch is always operable and cannot be disabled.

If you have assigned a system password in System Password Mode, the boot procedure is suspended during remote power on of the system (using Remote Power On or Timer On) as the system waits for entry of the system password. For this reason you should not assign a system password in System Mode if you want to use remote power-on but select the setting Keyboard in System Password Mode.

LAN wake-up mode: Switching monitor on/off

Prerequisite: Wake On LAN is set to Enabled. When the system is switched on via the LAN controller on the system board, the screen can also be switched on or left off. Off On The monitor is not switched on. The monitor is switched on.

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Power Failure Recovery

specifies the system status after recovering from power failure. Always OFF Always ON The system switches on, performs a status check, and switches off. The system switches on.

Previous State The system switches on, performs a status check, and enters the status it had before the power failure occurred (ON or OFF). Disabled The system cannot be switched on.

Power Off Source: Keyboard

specifies whether the system can be switched off using a special on/off button on the keyboard. Enabled Disabled The system can be switched off using a special on/off button on the keyboard. The system cannot be switched off using a special on/off button on the keyboard.

Power Off Source: Power Button - switch-off with the On/Off switch
specifies whether the system can be switched off with the On/Off switch on the front of the unit when the ACPI function is not active. Enabled Disabled The system can be switched off with the On/Off switch on the front of the unit. The system cannot be switched off with the On/Off switch on the front of the unit. If the On/Off switch on the front of the unit is pressed for longer than 4 seconds, the system always switches off.

Power Off Source: Software

specifies whether the system can be switched off with a programme (DeskOff, SWOFF) or an operating system (Windows 95/98, Windows NT with Fujitsu Siemens HAL). Enabled Disabled The system can be switched off with a programme. The system cannot be switched off with a programme.

Power On Source: SmartCard

specifies whether the system can be switched on via the SmartCard reader (chipcard reader). Enabled Disabled The system can be switched on by means of a SmartCard. The system cannot be switched on via the SmartCard reader (chipcard reader).

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Power-on Source: Keyboard

specifies whether the system can be switched on using a special on/off button on the keyboard. Enabled Disabled The system can be switched on using a special on/off button on the keyboard. The system cannot be switched on using a special on/off button on the keyboard.

Power On Source: LAN

determines whether the system can be switched on by means of an LAN controller (on the system board or additional board). Enabled Disabled The system can be switched on by means of an LAN controller. The system cannot be switched on by means of an LAN controller.

Power On Source: Remote

specifies whether the system can be switched on by an incoming message (e.g. via modem, fax or telephone). The signal can be supplied externally via serial port 1 or internally via the modem on connector. Enabled Disabled The system can be switched on by an incoming message. The system cannot be switched on by an incoming message.

Power-on Source: Timer

specifies whether the system can be timed to switch on at a particular time or after a particular period of time. The switch-on time cannot be specified in BIOS Setup. You require a suitable programme for setting this switch-on time. Enabled Disabled The system can be switched on at set times. The system cannot be switched on under timer control. Rebooting after a critical system error (ASR&R Boot Delay field in the Server menu) is not affected by this setting.

Power On Source: Management of switch-on sources

specifies whether the switch-on sources for ACPI operating systems are managed by the BIOS or the operating system. BIOS Controlled The switch-on sources are managed by the BIOS. ACPI Controlled The switch-on sources are managed by the ACPI operating system.

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Reset Configuration Data

This field specifies whether the configuration data is reset and reinitialised when the system is started. Yes After the system is started, the configuration data is reset, and the entry in this field is set to No. The new configuration data is determined by means of the Plug&Play functionality. The mounted boards and drives are then initialised with this data. NonPlug&Play components must be entered manually.(e.g. Windows 95/98, ICU). After the system is started, the Plug&Play functionality ascertains the current configuration data and uses this data to initialise the installed boards and drives. The configuration data of non-Plug&Play components are not reset.

No

System Management
calls up the submenu where fan and temperature sensors can be set and monitored.

Alert On LAN
If the Alert On LAN function has also been enabled and configured in the operating system, the LAN hardware automatically sends predefined messages approximately every 30 seconds ("Alert"). Enabled Disabled Alert On LAN is enabled. Alert On LAN is disabled.

Fan Control - fan rotational speed

controls the speed of the fan. Depending on the system configuration and applications used, you can change the preset mode. If the system is fully configured, silent mode is not recommended. Enhanced Cooling The fans turn with a high rotational speed. Auto Silent The fan rotational speed is adjusted automatically. Temperature dependent regulation of processor speed enables reduced fan rotational speed which means less noise.

Fan State
Indicates if the fans for the processor (CPU), Power Supply, System and Auxiliary are rotating or not. The fans must support this function. If OK is displayed, the fan supports the function and is operating properly. If None is displayed, the fan is not recognised by BIOS. If Fail is displayed, BIOS found a faulty fan or the fan was removed. When leaving BIOS Setup status Fail is reset.

If the fan does not support the function, None is displayed, even if the fan is operating.

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CPU Power Supply System Auxiliary

Possible display: None / OK / Fail Possible display: None / OK / Fail Possible display: None / OK / Fail Possible display: None / OK / Fail

SM Error Halt - System Monitoring Error Handling

Configures the procedures in the event of a fan / temperature sensor error. Halt On All Errors If a fan/temperature sensor error is detected or a fan/temperature sensor is removed, system start is terminated after self test and the system stops. No Halt On Any Errors The system start-up is not aborted. Error message is displayed only.

On older systems, the entry can also be named Error Halt.

Thermal Sensor State

Indicates if the temperature sensors for the processor (CPU), the System and the Auxiliary temperature sensor are functioning properly or not. The temperature sensors must support this function. If OK is displayed, the temperature sensor supports the function and is operating properly. If None is displayed, the temperature sensor is not recognised by BIOS. If Fail is displayed, BIOS found a faulty temperature sensor or the temperature sensor was removed. When leaving BIOS Setup status Fail is reset.

!
CPU System Auxiliary

If the temperature sensor does not support the function, None is displayed, if the temperature sensor is operating. Possible display: None / OK / Fail Possible display: None / OK / Fail Possible display: None / OK / Fail

Use Multiprocessor Specification

specifies which version of the multiprocessor table is used. The multiprocessor table is needed by multiprocessor operating systems to recognise the multiprocessor characteristics of the system. 1.4 1.1 The newer version of the multiprocessor table is used. The older version of the multiprocessor table is used. You should use this setting only if the operating system has problems with the multiprocessor configuration.

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Security - security features

The Security menu offers you various options for protecting your system and personal data from unauthorised access. By combining these options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system. Security ... Item Specific Help

Setup Password System Password Set Setup Password: Setup Password Lock: Set System Password: System Password Mode: System Password Lock: System Load: Setup Prompt: Virus Warning: Diskette Write: Flash Write: Sicrypt PC-Lock: Cabinet Monitoring: F1 Info ... Example for Security menu

Not Installed Not Installed [Enter] [Standard] [Enter] [System] [Standard] [Standard] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

Possible security features

Preventing unauthorised BIOS Setup entry
You can activate this protection by setting a setup password in the Security menu. In addition, you can suppress the Press F2 to enter SETUP message in the Security menu. This message is then no longer displayed while the start-up phase of the device is in progress.

Preventing unauthorised system access

You can activate this protection by setting a system password in the Security menu.

Preventing unauthorised access to the settings of boards with their own BIOS
You can activate this protection by selecting the value Extended for the Setup Password Lock field in the Security menu.

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Preventing system booting from the diskette drive

You can activate this protection by selecting the value Diskette/CD-ROM-Lock for the System Load field in the Security menu.

Activating virus warnings

You can have a warning output if the boot sector has been modified. To activate this warning, select the value Enabled for the Virus Warning field in the Security menu.

Preventing unauthorised writing of diskettes

To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Diskette Write field in the Security menu.

Protecting BIOS from overwriting

To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Flash Write field in the Security menu.

Protecting the device from being switched on by an external device

To activate this protection make the required settings in the Power On/Off sub menu.

Setting the Setup/System password

The Setup password prevents unauthorised calling of BIOS Setup. Only those who know the Setup password can call BIOS Setup . The system password prevents unauthorised access to your device. With the system password you can prevent booting of the operating system. Only those who know the system password can access the system. You must also set a Setup password to make the system password effective.

The password must be four to eight characters in length. All alphanumerical characters can be used; no differentiation is made between upper-case and lower-case. Passwords are not displayed as they are entered. If you have forgotten your passwords, please contact our technical customer service. To set or change the setup/system password, proceed as follows: Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. Mark the Set Setup Password or Set System Password field and press the Enter key.

When a password has been set, you will be asked to enter it: Enter Current Password

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You are asked to enter the new password: Enter New Password

Enter the password and press the Enter key.

You are asked to confirm the password: Confirm New Password

Enter the password again and press the Enter key.

The new password is saved. Changes have been saved [Continue] For the setup password: You can now choose whether you want the Setup password to prevent calling of the BIOS Setup only or in addition lock the settings of installed boards with their own BIOS.

To prevent calling of the BIOS Setup only, mark the Setup Password Lock field and select the value Standard. To lock the settings of installed boards with their own BIOS in addition to preventing calling of the BIOS Setup, mark the Setup Password Lock field and select the value Extended. To prevent booting of the operating system, mark the System Password Mode field and select the value System.

For the system password:

To lock the keyboard and the mouse, use the security functions of your operating system instead of the Keyboard entry.

If you do not want to make any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup. Select the option Save Changes & Exit in the Exit menu. The device is rebooted and the new setup/system password is effective.

Cancelling the setup/system password

If you cancel the Setup password, you automatically deactivate the system password.

To cancel the setup/system password without setting a new password: Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. Mark the Set Setup Password or Set System Password field and press the Enter key.

You are asked to enter the current password: Current Password

Enter the password and press the Enter key. Press the Enter key twice. Select the option Save Changes & Exit in the Exit menu.

The device is rebooted and the new setup/system password is cancelled.

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Cabinet Monitoring
defines whether the device continues working after the casing has been opened or only after the setup password has been input. Enabled Disabled You can only continue using the device after opening the casing by entering the setup password. The device also continues working normally with the casing open. A password is not required.

Diskette Write or Diskette Access

This field is used to enable and disable floppy disk write-protection. Enabled Disabled Diskettes can be read, written to or deleted if the x option (see technical reference guide for system board) is set accordingly. Diskettes can only be read.

Flash Write
This field can assign write protection to the System BIOS. Enabled The BIOS system can be written to or deleted if the x option (see technical reference guide for system board) is set accordingly. Flash-BIOS update from floppy disk is possible The System BIOS can neither be written to nor deleted. Flash-BIOS update from floppy disk is not possible.

Disabled

Password on boot
Activates or deactivates the assigned passwords. Enabled Disabled The assigned passwords must be entered during system booting. The password request does not appear during system booting. The assigned passwords do not need to be entered.

Set Setup Password

This field enables you to install the Setup password. The setup password prevents unauthorised call-up of the BIOS setup. Mark the field and press the Enter key. You can then enter and confirm the setup password (see also "Setting the Setup/System password").

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Set System Password

Requirement: The setup password is installed. This field enables you to install the system password. The system password prevents unauthorised access to your system. Mark the field and press the Enter key. You can then enter and confirm the system password (see also "Setting the Setup/System password").

Setup Password / System Password

indicates whether or not the respective password is installed (see also "Setting the Setup/System password").

Setup Password Lock

Requirement: The setup password is installed. This field establishes the effect of the setup password (see also "Setting the Setup/System password"). Default Extended The setup password prevents unauthorised call-up of the BIOS setup. The Setup Password prevents unauthorised calls of the BIOS Setup and locks the keyboard when the device is initialised. This prevents unauthorised access to settings for installed boards with a BIOS of their own. The BIOS of the board can be accessed only if the setup password is entered during initialisation of the board. You must conclude password entry with the enter key. No request for a password is issued on the screen.

Setup Prompt - Setup message

specifies whether the setup message Press F2 to enter SETUP is displayed when the system is rebooted. Enabled Disabled The setup message Press F2 to enter SETUP is displayed when the system is started. The setup message is not displayed.

Sicrypt PC-Lock
Please refer to section "Installing PC Lock " for a description of installing PC Lock.

System Load
specifies whether the system can be loaded from floppy disk/CD-ROM. Default The operating system can be loaded from floppy disk/CD-ROM. Diskette/CD-ROM-Lock The operating system cannot be loaded from floppy disk/CD-ROM.

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System Password Lock

Establishes whether the system password is bypassed or must be entered when booting with Wake On LAN. WOL Skip Default The system password is deactivated when booting with Wake On LAN. The system password must be entered via the keyboard when booting the operating system.

System Password Mode

Requirement: Setup and system password are installed. This field establishes the effect of the system password (see also "Setting the Setup/System password"). System Keyboard When the system is started, the system password enables the operating system to be booted. When the system is started, the operating system is booted and the keyboard and mouse are locked. The system password unlocks the keyboard and mouse. No request for a password is issued on the screen. The setting Keyboard is not available with USB keyboards, as opposed to PS/2 keyboards. Therefore, select the setting System with USB keyboards.

Virus Warning
This field checks the boot sectors of the hard disk drive to see if any changes have been made since the previous system start-up. If the boot sectors have been changed and the reason for this is unknown, a programme for finding computer viruses should be loaded. Enabled If the boot sector has been changed since the previous system start-up (e.g. new operating system or virus attack), a warning is displayed. The warning stays on the screen until you acknowledge the changes with Confirm or deactivate the function (Disabled). This entry confirms a required change in a boot sector (e.g. new operating system). The boot sectors are not checked.

Confirm Disabled

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Server Item Specific Help O/S Boot Timeout: ASR&R Boot Delay: Boot Retry Counter: Diagnostic System: Next Boot uses Temperature Monitoring Memory Scrubbing BIOS Runtime Logging CPU Status: Memory Status RomPilot Pager Configuration VT100 Configuration Storage Extension F1 Info ... Example for Server menu [Disabled] [3 min] [3] [Disabled] [Boot Option] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]

ASR&R Boot Delay

Specifies the boot delay after shutdown due to a fault (e.g. excessively high temperature). The system is rebooted after the set wait period has expired. Possible values are: 1 min to 30 min.

BIOS Runtime Logging

Establishes whether processor, memory or PCI errors are recorded in the error log. Only a certain number of error reports can be stored in the error log. The next error report overwrites the oldest error report in the error log. If a component is sending constant error reports, they constantly overwrite the error log. Older PCI components can sometimes send constant error reports even though they are performing their functions without errors. Enabled Disabled Runtime Logging is enabled. Processor, memory and PCI error reports are entered in the error log. Runtime Logging is disabled. Processor, memory and PCI error reports are not entered in the error log.

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Boot Retry Counter

Specifies the maximum number of attempts to boot the operating system. After the time set in O/S Boot Timeout has expired, each failed retry is followed by a system reboot. Other critical system errors also result in system reboot and in counter decrementing. After the last retry the system is definitively shut down or a diagnostic system started (if still possible and Enabled). 0 to 7 Number of possible retries.

Clear Screen Delay (sec)

The last screen with BIOS messages remains visible for the set time before the operating system is started. 0 to 32 The last screen with BIOS messages remains visible for the set time (seconds) before the operating system is started.

CPU Status
Requirement: Two processors must be installed. determines whether or not the processor can be used. Switch a processor off only if it has reported an internal malfunction. The malfunction is recorded in the error log, which you can view with the SCU (Server Configuration Utility), with the RemoteView or the ServerView programme.

CPU x Status
Enabled Disabled The processor can be used by the operating system. The processor cannot be used by the operating system. All status displays always appear for all possible processors (CPU 0 Status, CPU 1 Status) even if only one processor is installed. Even if Disabled is entered for all processors, one processor is used for booting.

Diagnostic System
Specifies what is to happen after the number of system reboots defined in Boot Retry Counter. Enabled Disabled The test and diagnostic system is started from the first IDE hard disk drive. The test and diagnostic system is not started although an IDE hard disk drive with the test and diagnostic system is installed on the system.

Disk Not installed An IDE hard disk drive with the test and diagnostic system is not installed on the system.

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Memory Scrubbing
Specifies whether memory will be screened and one-bit errors recovered. This involves the reading and restoration of the constant memory. This process recovers one-bit memory errors and prevents most multibit memory errors, since the latter are due to an accumulation of one-bit memory errors.

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Disabled Enabled

The cause of one-bit memory errors may be inappropriate or incorrect system environment specifications. One-bit errors are not corrected. System performance is enhanced. One-bit memory errors are corrected.

Memory Status
calls the submenu in which memory modules can be marked as faulty. Faulty memory modules are no longer used when the system is rebooted provided at least one errorfree bank is available. The memory capacity is reduced accordingly. After the defective memory modules have been replaced, you must reset the relevant entries to Enabled.

Memory Modules n - Status of the Memory Modules

shows the current status of the memory modules. Enabled Failed If the bank is equipped, the memory module is used by the system. The memory module is not used by the system. If you have replaced a defective memory module, you must reset the entry to Enabled.

Next Boot uses - Test with Diagnosis System (RemoteView)

Requirement: One IDE hard disk must be installed in the system with the RemoteView diagnostics software and Enabled must be set in the Diagnostic System field. The Diagnostic System entry starts the IDE hard disk with RemoteView (diagnostics system) at the next system boot. Boot Option The first drive listed under Boot Option (Main Menu) is used to boot the system. Diagnostic System The system is booted by the RemoteView IDE hard disk.

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O/S Boot Timeout

Requirement: Operating system with server management agents (e.g. Novell NetWare or Windows NT, OS/2, programme ServerView). O/S Boot Timeout specifies whether a system reboot is performed when the operating system is not able to establish a connection with the server management BIOS within a defined period after system booting. The server management BIOS assumes that there is a boot error and initiates a reboot.

If the operating system does not have a server management process, you must select the setting Disabled so that the server management BIOS does not erroneously initiate a reboot. The server management process (agent) is installed using the ServerView programme.

Once the time specified in ServerView has elapsed, and if no connection has been established with a server management process, a reboot is initiated. Enabled Disabled Time monitoring is enabled. No time monitoring takes place.

Pager Configuration
calls the submenu in which you can make the settings for remote transmission of errors by means of a pager. The server management BIOS can send a message (server number) via an attached modem (external: serial 1, serial 2; internal: modem board) to a pager if a system error occurs.

Baud Rate
Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field Pager. Indicates the baud rate of the serial port at which the modem for remote error transmission is attached. 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 The error transmission is performed at the rate set (baud).

Com. Setting - port setting

Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field Pager. Indicates the data format used for error transmission. 8/1, No Parity Error transmission is performed with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and without a parity check. The values are predefined and cannot be changed.

Modem Dial Command

Here you must enter the character sequence for the modem dial command. A maximum of 16 ASCII characters may be used. Special characters are permitted.

Modem Init Command

Here you must enter the character sequence for modem initialisation. A maximum of 16 ASCII characters may be used. Special characters are permitted.

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Pager
enables or disables the pager. Enabled In the event of an error a message (server number) is sent to a pager. A modem must be attached that can be accessed at the address set in the field Pager Interface Addr.. In the event of an error no message is sent to a pager. The modem board must be set so that it can be accessed via the pager interface address (see documentation on the modem board). On external modems attached via Serial 1 or Serial 2, the pager interface address must correspond to the setting for Serial 1 or Serial 2 in the Advanced menu.

Disabled

Pager Interface Addr. - Pager address

Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field Pager. Defines the I/O address used to communicate with the modem via a serial port. 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h The specified I/O address is used for communication with the modem. The serial port at which the modem is attached must be set to the same address.

Pager No
Here you must enter the pager telephone number. A maximum of 12 digits may be used. Letters and special characters are not permitted.

Pager Type
Here you must enter the pager type used. Signal Numeric Alphanumeric The pager cannot display any messages. The pager can only display numbers. The pager can display numbers and text.

Provider No
Here you must enter the telephone number of the pager service provider. A maximum of 16 digits may be used. Letters and special characters are not permitted.

Server Number
Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field Pager. Specifies the number used to uniquely identify the server in a pager message. 0 to 65535 Identification number of the server.

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RomPilot
Call up the submenu for the settings to RomPilot with RomPilot. RomPilot is part of RemoteView and ServerView. RomPilot provides access from a remote console via LAN to the system start phase (POST) and MS-DOS. ServerView or RemoteView/Lan under Windows 95/98 / Windows NT are available as remote consoles. From the remote console, via the LAN connection, the BIOS Setup can be called up and changed or a BIOS-Flash can be carried out. A LAN board and the respective driver are prerequisites for the operation of RomPilot. The respective driver for RomPilot is included in the delivery unit RemoteView. Start the server with the setup or configuration disk for RomPilot. For more information about RomPilot, consult the RemoteView manual. Requirements: RomPilot must be installed with RemoteView and the system must contain a LAN board for the operation of RomPilot. Activates or deactivates the function RomPilot. At system start, the LAN driver for RomPilot operation will be loaded first if RomPilot is activated. Then, the system attempts to set up the LAN connection for the selected remote console. If no connection can be made with the selected remote console, the operating system will start. If a connection was made with the remote console, all messages of following system start phase are displayed there in the RemoteView/LAN window. Keyboard entries in the RemoteView/LAN window are sent to the system and are treated like entries of the connected system keyboard. Enabled Disabled RomPilot is activated. RomPilot is deactivated. If the connection with the remote console is made, you receive the message New session xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the remote console. When the operating system starts the RomPilot connection is terminated.

Connect Timeout
Here you specify the waiting time that may pass while a connection is established from the system to the remote console. Should no connection have been established after this waiting time expires, then the system is started without the RemoteView functions. The time required to establish a connection depends on the quality of the network connection (e.g. intranet or internet) and the number of remote consoles used. Extend the waiting time if you experience problems when establishing connections. Low Medium High Low waiting time Medium waiting time Long waiting time

Front End x IP
You enter the IP address of the remote console here.

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Front End x Mode

Up to three remote consoles (front-end consoles) can be entered. The system attempts to set up the LAN connection with one of the entered remote consoles in sequence. With the field Front End x Mode it can be set if a remote console should be enabled or not. Enabled Disabled The remote console is used. The remote console is not used.

Gateway address
Enter the gateway address of the system LAN board here. Use the same gateway address as in the operating system. Only numeric characters are permitted.

Local IP address
Enter the IP address of the system LAN board here. Use the same IP address as in the operating system. Only numeric characters are permitted.

NIC Slot no.

The slot number where the LAN board for RomPilot is located can be found here. This field cannot be changed. It is set during RomPilot installation with RemoteView. It can only be changed with a new installation of RomPilot.

Reset on lost connection

If RomPilot determines that the connection to the remote-console was lost for a number of seconds a server reset is done. Enabled Disabled Reset on lost connection is active. Reset on lost connection is deactivated.

Server Name
Determine the server name to identify the system here. We recommend to use the same name for the server that will be used later in the operating system. You can use a maximum of 16 ASCII characters. Special characters are permitted.

Subnet mask
Enter the subnet mask of the system LAN board here. Use the same subnet mask as in the operating system. Only numeric characters are permitted.

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Storage Extension

The following submenu does not apply for the PCD-SE storage extension!

Storage Extensions calls the submenu in which you can make the settings for group configuration and for the communication bus. A number of servers and storage extensions (SEs) can be combined into a group (functional unit, family). Within this group each unit (server/SE) is given it's own device ID via which it can be addressed for purposes of communication over the communication bus (CAN bus). These devices can be combined into a maximum of ten groups. A group may comprise a maximum of five servers and 16 SEs.

Group number
Specifies the group number for SE and server. Communication between SEs and servers is possible only within a group. 0 to 9 Group number. The group number of the SE is set using the rotary switches on the control board in the SE (see SE Operating Manual).

Local Server ID
Specifies the device ID of the server within the group. Within a group each device must have it's own device ID. 0 to 99/127 Device ID of the server. Use a device ID from 0 to 9 for the server.

Number of connected SE
Specifies the number of SEs connected at the server. At system start a check is made whether all SEs of the group are present. 0 to 16 Number of SEs.

SE Communication
Permits communication between server and SE via the communication bus (CAN-BUS). If SE Communication is Enabled, a check is made at system start whether all SEs are present. For this purpose, the number of SEs attached to the server is specified in Number of connected SE. In addition, when the server is switched on, all SEs within the group are enabled via the communication bus. Enabled Disabled Communication via the communication bus is enabled. Communication with the SE via the communication bus is not possible. The SEs are not enabled with the server.

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Server Type
This entry defines the server type (for high-availability configurations). Primary Secondary The server is of the type primary server. The server is of the type secondary server.

Temperature Monitoring
This field specifies whether the system is switched off if the ambient temperature or the temperature of a processor exceeds the critical value. This protects against damage to the system or data. If the operating has an active server management process, this takes over the temperature monitoring function and executes a shutdown if critical temperatures occur. Depending on the Boot Retry Counter, the system switches itself on again after the period specified under ASR&R Boot Delay. In this period the system should have cooled down again. Enabled Disabled The system switches itself off if the temperature exceeds the critical value. The system does not switch itself off if the temperature exceeds the critical value.

VT100 Configuration
calls the submenu in which you make the settings for operating a VT100-compatible terminal on the system. The terminal can be connected to the server system via a direct serial connection (cable) or a dialup connection (modem). Screen outputs are directed in parallel to the terminal and the system monitor. Keyboard input at the terminal is likewise sent to the system and treated like input at the attached server keyboard. The BIOS Setup of the system, for example, can be called up and modified at the terminal.

It is not possible to enter a system password in Keyboard Mode at the VT100 terminal.

Baud Rate
Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field VT100. Specifies the baud rate for communication with the terminal. 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Data communication with the terminal is performed at the rate set.

Carrier Wait
Gives the time in seconds that the system will wait for a connection with the terminal. This field is only visible when the Connection field is not set to Direct. 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 240, 360 When the set waiting time has elapsed, the system boots without the VT100 connection.

Com. Setting - port setting

Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field VT100. Indicates the data format used for terminal emulation.

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8/1, No Parity The connection is established with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and without a parity check. The values are predefined and cannot be changed.

Connection - Connection type

Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field VT100. Specifies the connection type for communication with the terminal. Direct Dial Out Dial In There is a direct cable connection between the system and the terminal. The system and terminal are interconnected via a modem dialup connection when the system is booted. The system dials the terminal. The system and terminal are interconnected via a modem dialup connection when the system is booted. The terminal dials the switched-off system. The system boots and takes up the connection.

Dial In with Callback The system and terminal are interconnected via a modem dialup connection. The terminal dials the switched-off system. The system boots and takes up the connection. The system then ends the modem connection and redials the caller. Dial In with Callback Extension The system and terminal are interconnected via a modem dialup connection. The terminal dials the switched-off system. The system boots and takes up the connection. An extension number must be entered at the terminal. The system ends the modem connection and redials the caller with the extension number.

Modem Dial Command

Here you must enter the character sequence for the modem dial command. This field is only visible when the Connection field is not set to Direct. A maximum of 16 ASCII characters may be used. Special characters are permitted.

Modem Init Command

Here you must enter the character sequence for modem initialisation. This field is only visible when the Connection field is not set to Direct. A maximum of 16 ASCII characters may be used. Special characters are permitted.

Password
Specifies the password for VT100 connection. A maximum of 16 ASCII characters may be used. Special characters are permitted.

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Password Encryption
Specifies whether the password entered under Password is encrypted for transmission. Off On The password is transmitted without encryption. The password is transmitted in encrypted form.

Phone No
Here you must enter the telephone number of the terminal. This field is only visible when the Connection field is not set to Direct. A maximum of 16 digits may be used. Letters and special characters are not permitted.

VT100 - VT 100 operating mode

enables or disables VT100 operating mode. Enabled Disabled VT100 operating mode is enabled. VT100 operating mode is disabled.

VT100 Interface Addr. - VT100 address

Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field VT100. Defines the I/O address for communication with the terminal. 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h The specified I/O address is used for communication with the terminal. The serial port at which the terminal or modem is connected must be set to the same address.

VT100 Interface IRQ

Requirement: Enabled must be set in the field VT100. Defines the interrupt for communication with the terminal. IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ6, IRQ7 The specified IRQ is used for communication with the terminal. The serial port at which the terminal or modem is connected must be set to the same IRQ.

VT100 Mode
Specifies how long the VT100 connection is available. Default Enhanced The VT100 operating mode is only available during the boot process. The VT100 operating mode (e.g. under MS-DOS) remains available after the boot process.

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Programmes for power management (e.g. POWER.EXE) can change the settings for the energy saving functions.

Power ...
Item Specific Help APM Power Management Mode: Standby Timeout: Suspend Timeout: Suspend Mode Hard Disk Timeout: Resume Timer: Resume Time: Activity Detection F1 Info ... Example for menu Power [Enabled] [Customize] [15 min] [10 min] [Disabled] [10 min] [Off] [00:00:00]

Activity Detection
This field calls the submenu in which you can set the interrupts which are to be evaluated as system activities. When one of these interrupts occurs, the active energy saving mode is terminated, for example. In a network environment the Wakeup Event for the network controller interrupt must be disabled, otherwise the system will not switch to Standby Mode. Enabled Disabled The specified interrupts are assessed as system activity. The specified interrupts have no effect on the active energy saving mode.

ACPI S3 Switch
allows you to switch on or off the Save-to-RAM mode (ACPI S3) if the operating system supports the ACPI S3 functionality. Enabled Disabled The operating system can activate the Save-to-RAM (ACPI S3) mode. The operating system cannot activate the Save-to-RAM (ACPI S3) mode.

APM - Enabling the APM Interface

Determines whether an operation system can change the power management settings in the system BIOS. Enabled Disabled The operating system has access to the power management settings and can change these if necessary. Changes can not be made to power management setting by an operating system.

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Hard Disk Timeout

Requirement: The Power Management Mode must be set to Customize. This field defines the amount of time without system activity before the motor of the hard disk drive is switched off. As soon as there is a hard disk access, the motor is switched back on. In the case of newer hard disks, it may happen that in order to increase the life, the hard disk only switches off after several minutes even though a shorter time is set.

The energy saving is minimal in the case of newer hard disks.

2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min Default entry = 10 min. Disabled The PC does not switch off the hard disk drive.

Power Management Mode - Extent of energy saving functions

This field defines the extent of the energy saving functions. Customize The functions set in the fields Standby Timeout, Suspend Timeout and Hard Disk Timeout are effective in power management.

Maximum Power Savings, Maximum Performance These entries call predefined settings, thus determining the extent of energy saving. Disabled None of the energy saving functions is effective.

Resume Timer / Resume On Time

permits the system to be switched on at a time defined under Resume Time. Off On The system cannot be switched on. The system can be switched on. This does not apply if Save To Disk was selected under Suspend Mode.

Resume Time
Prerequisite: Resume Timer is set to On. Resume time for the function Resume Timer.

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Standby Timeout
Requirement: The Power Management Mode must be set to Customize. This field defines the amount of time without system activity the system is to wait before switching to standby mode. In standby mode, the screen is dark. The next wakeup event terminates standby mode again. 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min Default entry = 15 min. Disabled The PC does not switch to standby mode

Suspend Mode
Requirement: The Power Management Mode must be set to Customize. There must be sufficient storage space on the hard disk. This field specifies whether the current system status (active programmes, files, memory contents) is saved to file SAVETO.DSK when the system switches to suspend mode. This system status is restored when you restart the system; in other words, you can carry on working in the same application. Save To Disk Suspend The contents of the main memory, working memory, video memory and cache are saved to the hard disk. The memory contents are not saved.

The Save To Disk setting only works with:

Controllers integrated on the system board (e.g. screen and audio controllers) Add-on boards indicated in the price list. Do not set the entry in the Suspend Mode field to Save to Disk, if you are using boards other than those listed above. This applies, for example, to add-on boards such as screen controllers. These restrictions also apply if you activate the Quickstart function (Save to disk) under Windows using DeskEnergy. Before starting the Save to Disk function, you should first close all documents located on network drives.

Other add-on boards are not supported at present.

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Suspend Timeout - Suspend mode

Requirement: The Power Management Mode must be set to Customize. This field defines the amount of time without system activity the system is to wait before switching to standby mode. In standby mode, the screen is dark and the processor is switched off. The next wakeup event terminates suspend mode again.

In a network environment Suspend Timeout must be disabled, otherwise data transfer will be aborted. If Windows NT is used as the operating system, Suspend Timeout should also be switched off, as Windows NT does not support access to the power management settings (Advanced Power Management, see "APM - Enabling the APM Interface").

2 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, 3 h, 4 h Default entry = 15 min. Disabled The PC does not switch to suspend mode

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Exit menu - Exiting BIOS Setup

In the Exit menu, you can save your settings and exit BIOS Setup.

Exit
Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes F1 Info ... Example for menu Exit

Discard Changes & Exit

exits BIOS Setup without saving the new settings.

Get Default Values

reverts all settings to the default values.

Load Previous Values

sets the values which were in effect when BIOS Setup was called.

Save Changes
saves the settings you have made.

Save Changes & Exit

saves the settings you have made and exits BIOS Setup.

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With PC-Lock, the PC can only be started with an initialised SICRYPT-SmartCard and personal identification number (PIN). SmartCard and PIN are already checked during system booting in the BIOS Setup, i.e. before the operating system is booted. All new SmartCards have a preset administrator and a preset user PIN. Both PINs are preset to 12345678 and for security reasons, we recommend that you change both PINs.

With the Smarty or SmartGuard Professional software it is also checked during operation whether the proper SmartCard is inserted. If you do not have the entry PC-Lock in the BIOS Setup in the Security menu, then your system does not support PC Lock. You can update your system BIOS with the flash BIOS update (see chapter "Flash BIOS update").

After you have initialised the first SmartCard, the entry PC-Lock cannot be deactivated (Disabled) in the BIOS-Setup.

Installing PC Lock

Requirement: The PC-Lock function of the system BIOS is activated and the SmartCard reader must be ready-to-operate. During initial installation, the first SmartCard becomes the Admin SmartCard. Together with the administrator PIN, it has all access rights, and should therefore be kept in a safe place. It can only be used by the authorised user (administrator), e.g. to initialise other, system-specific SmartCards, or to update the system BIOS.

Start the PC.

The following message appears: Press F1 to install Sicrypt-Card Security

Press function key [F1].

The following message appears: SICRYPT(R) PC-LOCK Installing PC-LOCK ... Insert a Sicrypt-Card.

Insert a new SmartCard.

If you want to re-initialise a previously initialised SmartCard, the message Enter the Admin PIN appears.

Enter the 8-digit administrator PIN.

The following appears: PIN OK = the PIN was entered correctly. ACCESS DENIED = you have entered the wrong administrator PIN. After six failed attempts, the SmartCard is blocked, and can no longer be used.

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Entering the administrator PIN

At the following message, enter the new administrator PIN. Enter the new Admin PIN:

For the new PIN, 4 to 8-digit numbers are acceptable. For security reasons, we recommend that you change the PIN for every SmartCard, and use an 8-digit number each time.

Confirm the new Admin PIN: Enter the new administrator PIN again for confirmation. The following appears: NEW PIN OK = the PIN was entered correctly. NEW PIN FAILED = you have confirmed the administrator PIN wrongly. You are then requested to enter and confirm the new administrator PIN again.

Entering the User PIN

At the following message, enter the new user PIN Enter your new PIN:

For the new PIN, 4 to 8-digit numbers are acceptable. For security reasons, we recommend that you change the PIN for every SmartCard, and use an 8-digit number each time.

Confirm the new PIN: Enter the new user PIN again for confirmation. The following appears: NEW PIN OK = the PIN was entered correctly. NEW PIN FAILED = you have confirmed the user PIN wrongly. You are then requested to enter and confirm the new user PIN again. One of the following messages is displayed: Initialize another chipcard? F5=System, F6=System and Setup, F7=Admin, F8=Setup, F9=Unblock, ESC=Abort or Initialize another SmartCard? F5=System, F6=System and Setup, F7=Admin, F8=Setup, F9=Unblock, ESC=Abort Instructions on how to initialise additional SmartCards are contained in the section "Creating a new SICRYPT-SmartCard".

If you do not want to initialise further SmartCards, press [ESC]. The system reports one of the following messages:

Remove the chipcard. or Remove the SmartCard.

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Remove the Admin SmartCard and label it. Never note the PIN on the SmartCard!

Keep SmartCard and PIN in a safe place and protect it from unauthorised access.

Switching on the PC with PC Lock

If you have an internal SmartCard reader, then you can switch on the PC by inserting the SmartCard. If you switch on the PC with an On/Off switch then the following message appears: Insert a Sicrypt-Card.

Insert your SmartCard. Enter your user PIN.

Enter your PIN: The following appears: PIN OK = the PIN was entered correctly. ACCESS DENIED = you have entered the wrong user PIN. After three failed attempts, the SmartCard is blocked, and can only be enabled again by entering the administrator PIN. Depending on the rights of your SmartCard, you can select the following functions when this message is displayed on the screen: F2=Setup, F3=Change PIN, F4=Administration If your SmartCard has the relevant rights, you can [F2] - start the BIOS Setup. [F3] - change your own PIN. [F4] - carry out administrator functions. If you do not select a function, the system starts.

Start BIOS Setup - [F2]

An extended user SmartCard must be inserted.

Change own PIN - [F3]

Possible with every initialised SmartCard.

Carry out administrator functions - [F4]

The Admin SmartCard must be inserted.

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Changing own PIN

Press function key [F3]. Enter the old user PIN. Enter the new user PIN.

For the new PIN, 4 to 8-digit numbers are acceptable. For security reasons, we recommend that you change the PIN for every SmartCard, and use an 8-digit number each time. Confirm the new PIN.

Carrying out administrator functions

If you have an internal SmartCard reader, then you can switch on the PC by inserting the SmartCard. If you switch on the PC with an On/Off switch then the following message appears: Insert a Sicrypt-Card.

Insert the next Admin SmartCard. When the following message is displayed, press function key [F4].

F2=Setup, F3=Change PIN, F4=Administration If you press the [F4] function key and the Admin SmartCard is inserted, enter the administrator PIN: Enter the Admin PIN:

If you enter the correct administrator PIN, one of the following messages will appear:

PIN OK. Initialize another chipcard? F5=System, F6=System and Setup, F7=Admin, F8=Setup, F9=Unblock, ESC=Abort or PIN OK. Initialize another SmartCard? F5=System, F6=System and Setup, F7=Admin, F8=Setup, F9=Unblock, ESC=Abort

Creating a new SICRYPT-SmartCard

[F5] - Normal user SmartCard (access right "System"): Allows system start-up only, but forbids changes in BIOS Setup. [F6] - Extended user SmartCard (access right "System and Setup"): Allows system start-up and changes in BIOS Setup. [F7] - Admin SmartCard (access right "Admin"): Allows generation of further Admin SmartCards. [F8] - Service SmartCard (access right "Service"): Allows changes in BIOS Setup only.

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[F9] - Re-activate a blocked user SmartCard. Enables a new user PIN entry. The further SmartCards should be produced either as normal user SmartCards ("System") or as extended user SmartCards ("System and Setup"). These then have restricted access to the PC. The system reports one of the following messages: Remove the chipcard. or Remove the SmartCard.

Remove the Admin SmartCard.

Keep the Admin SmartCard in a safe place and protect it from unauthorised access.

Insert a Sicrypt-Card. Insert the next SmartCard. It is initialised as required.

Always change the administrator and user PIN for all further SmartCards. The administrator PIN is used by the administrator to re-activate a blocked SmartCard.

The system reports one of the following messages: Remove the chipcard. or Remove the SmartCard.

Remove the user SmartCard and label it e.g. with the user's name. Never note the PIN on the SmartCard!

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To perform a Flash BIOS update you must first load the relevant file from the Internet. At http://www.siemens.com/pc, select a language (German or English) and then click on Service. Then double-click Download to go to the Web page where you can see whether a flash BIOS update is available for your computer. You need a DOS Boot diskette on which the BIOS update file will be saved. This diskette is then called the Flash-BIOS-Diskette.

The BIOS is stored in the flash memory. If an error occurs during Flash BIOS updating, the BIOS Setup in the flash memory is destroyed. You can then only restore the BIOS Setup using "Flash Memory Recovery Mode". If it is no longer possible to do so, replace the Flash Memory or contact customer service centre.

Note down the settings in the BIOS Setup.

A Flash BIOS update does not normally affect the settings in the BIOS Setup. However, if you want to modify some settings after a Flash-BIOS update you must reconfigure them.

Boot the system with the inserted Flash BIOS floppy disk.

The FLASHBIO.EXE utility first reads in the BIOS Update file. Once the Flash Memory type has automatically been recognised programming begins. The old BIOS Setup is deleted and overwritten with the contents of the BIOS Update file.

The system must not be switched off or reset while programming is in progress.

Do not press the RESET button or the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del] during this operation. Do not switch off the computer.

These actions would interrupt the Flash BIOS update and destroy the BIOS Setup.

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Screen messages during programming may look like this:

WARNING: SYSTEM MUST NOT BE SWITCHED OFF OR RESET WHILE FLASH PROGRAMMING IS IN PROCESS. OTHERWISE THE SYSTEM BIOS WILL BE DESTROYED. Flash memory: AMD 29F002T Erasing Erasing Erasing Erasing Erasing 1.BLOCK 2.BLOCK 3.BLOCK 4.BLOCK 5.BLOCK (64K) / (64K) / (64K) / (32K) / (8K) / (64K) / (64K) / (64K) / (32K) / (8K) /

Programming Programming Programming Programming Programming

1.BLOCK 2.BLOCK 3.BLOCK 4.BLOCK 5.BLOCK

CMOS Configuration updated. Flash memory programmed.

When the Flash BIOS update is completed, the following message appears on the screen:
Flash memory programmed. Turn off the system and remove flash diskette from drive!

Switch off the PC and remove the flash update diskette from drive A:. Check the BIOS Setup and the settings. If necessary, configure the settings again.

The next time the PC is switched on, it is booted with the new BIOS version.

Error message after a Flash BIOS update If this error message is displayed at the next system boot, proceed as described below: If the message BIOS update for installed CPU failed appears the microcode required for the processor inserted must still be loaded.

Boot the system with the inserted Flash BIOS floppy disk. Abort the normal Flash BIOS update by answering the question about whether you want to perform the update with n To carry out the Flash BIOS update for the processor, enter: flashbio/p6

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Flash Memory Recovery Mode

The BIOS is stored in the flash memory. If an error occurs during Flash BIOS updating, the BIOS Setup in the flash memory is destroyed. You can restore the BIOS Setup using "Flash Memory Recovery Mode". If it is no longer possible to do so, replace the Flash Memory or contact customer service centre. Switch off the system and unplug the power plug. Open the casing and switch on "Recovery Mode" (RCV) using the DIP switch (refer to the Technical Manual about the system board or the relevant manual in PDF format on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD). Boot the system with the inserted Flash BIOS floppy disk. Normally no screen outputs are possible in Recovery Mode. Note the signals issued from the loudspeaker. You have successfully restored the system if you hear the signal sequence short-short longlonglong" and the diskette access indicator is dark. The recovery update may take several minutes.

Only if a separate VGA board is mounted can you follow the Recovery Update on screen.

On some systems you must also switch on the "Skip" (SKP) switch to see the outputs on screen (refer to the Technical Manual about the system board or the relevant manual in PDF format on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD).

Then the following message appears: RECOVERY MODE

Switch off the system and unplug the power plug. Remove the diskette from drive A: and change the setting of the DIP switch (RCV). Return all switches which have been changed (e.g. "Skip") to the initial position. Switch the device on again. Check the BIOS Setup and the settings. If necessary, configure the settings again.

The PC is booted with the new BIOS version.

DeskFlash

With some system boards a Flash BIOS update can be performed directly under Windows 95/98 and Windows NT using the DeskFlash utility contained on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD. In the Readme file in the subfolder DeskFlash you will find the installation instructions for DeskFlash. Further information on DeskFlash is provided in the file \...\DeskView.PDF and in the DeskView online help.

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This chapter contains error messages generated by the system boards BIOS update for installed CPU failed This message appears if the microcode update required for the connected processor is not contained in the system BIOS.

Boot the system with the inserted Flash BIOS floppy disk. Abort the normal Flash BIOS update by answering the question about whether you want to perform the update with n To carry out the Flash BIOS update for the processor, enter: flashbio/p6

CPU ID 0x failed Switch the server off and on again. If the message is still displayed, go into the BIOS setup and set the corresponding processor to Disabled in the Server - CPU Status menu; then contact our customer service centre. Diskette drive A error Diskette drive B error Check the entry for the diskette drive in the Main menu of the BIOS Setup. Check the connections to the diskette drive. Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Failing Bits: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Switch the device off and on again. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Failure Fixed Disk 0 Failure Fixed Disk 1 Fixed Disk Controller Failure Check the entry for the hard disk drive in the Main menu and the entry for the IDE drive controller in the Advanced - Peripheral Configuration menu of the BIOS Setup. Check the hard disk drive's connections and jumpers. Incorrect Drive A - run SETUP Incorrect Drive B - run SETUP Correct the entry for the diskette drive in the Main menu of the BIOS Setup. Invalid NVRAM media type Switch the device off and on again. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Invalid System Configuration Data In the Advanced menu of the BIOS Setup set the entry Reset Configuration Data to Yes.

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Invalid System Configuration Data - run configuration utility Press F1 to resume, F2 to Setup This error message may be displayed if the machine was switched off during system start-up. Call BIOS Setup and switch to the Advanced menu. Select the menu item Reset Configuration Data and change the setting to Yes. Save the change and terminate BIOS Setup. Reboot the device. Keyboard controller error Connect another keyboard or another mouse. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Keyboard error Check that the keyboard is connected properly. Keyboard error nn nn Stuck Key Release the key on the keyboard (nn is the hexadecimal code for the key). Missing or invalid NVRAM token Switch the device off and on again. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Monitor type does not match CMOS - RUN SETUP Correct the entry for the monitor type in the Main menu of the BIOS Setup. On Board PCI VGA not configured for Bus Master In the BIOS Setup, in the Advanced menu, submenu PCI Configuration, set the Shared PCI Master Assignment entry to VGA. Operating system not found Check the entries for the hard disk drive and the floppy disk drive in the Main menu and the entries for Boot Sequence submenu of the BIOS Setup. Parity Check 1 Parity Check 2 Switch the device off and on again. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used By pressing function key [F2] you can check and correct the settings in BIOS Setup. By pressing function key [F1] the system starts with incomplete system configuration. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Real time clock error Call the BIOS Setup and enter the correct time in the Main menu. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Service Processor not properly installed The server management controller has not been correctly installed. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre.

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Storage Extension Group = xy Configuration error, x Storage Extensions(s) found, configured are y SE(s). Device List: k1, k2 ... The specified number of storage expansion units (SEs) in the BIOS Setup menu Server - Storage Extensions - Number of connected SE is incorrect. Check how many SEs within the group are connected at the server and change the setting in BIOS Setup. Check whether you have assigned the same device ID twice. xy = Group number x = Number of SEs found on the communication bus y = Number of SEs entered in Number of connected SE k1, k2 ... = Device ID of the storage extensions found System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP Replace the lithium battery on the system board and redo the settings in the BIOS Setup. System Cache Error - Cache disabled Switch the device off and on again. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. System CMOS checksum bad - - Default configuration used Call the BIOS Setup and correct the previously made entries or set the default entries. System timer error Switch the device off and on again. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Uncorrectable ECC DRAM error DRAM Parity error Unknown PCI error Switch the device off and on again. If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre.

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SmartCard reader - error messages

This chapter contains error messages generated by the SmartCard reader (chipcard reader). Boot access denied The Sicrypt SmartCard has no access rights to the system. Check your chipcard Either the Sicrypt SmartCard has been wrongly inserted, or it is not a PC-Lock Sicrypt card. Chipcard reader FAIL An error has occurred on the serial port to the SmartCard reader (chipcard reader). If this error occurs always or often, the connection between the SmartCard reader and the system board must be checked, or the SmartCard reader must be replaced. While the error is present, access to the system is blocked. Non authorized chipcard The Sicrypt SmartCard cannot be used on this PC. The Sicrypt SmartCard has been configured for a different PC. PC-Lock installation FAIL: An error has occurred during installation of PC Lock. Do not switch off, but insert the "BIOS Flash diskette", and try the installation again. The chipcard is blocked. Enter the Admin PIN: You have exceeded the maximum number of failed attempts to enter the PIN. The Sicrypt SmartCard is blocked. Enter the administrator PIN to re-activate the Sicrypt SmartCard. You must then enter a new User PIN to restart the system.

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RomPilot - error messages

The following error messages can occur with RomPilot: Dummy LAN driver installed, please replace with correct driver The wrong LAN driver was installed for the LAN board for RomPilot operation. Install the correct LAN driver with the RomPilot setup or configuration disk. The disk is part of RemoteView. xx RomPilot error code xx is the error number. In the following you will find the error code and the respective error description. If you receive a RomPilot error message, proceed as follows:

Install or configure RomPilot again with RemoteView. Please test all set parameters on the server. Test all set parameters on the remote console. Error codes from real-mode kernel initialisation

If the message is still displayed, please contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. 00 01 02 03 04 Unable to find Phoenix Dispatch Manager/Post Memory Manager entry points. Failed to allocate real-mode memory. Failed to load protected-mode kernel module. Failed to load bundle/module (bundle/module is probably corrupt). Protected-mode module is missing kernel signature.

Error codes from protected-mode kernel initialisation 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B Failed to Initialize memory manager/system objects. Failed to Initialize kernel interrupt tables. Failed to allocate descriptor table usage list. Failed to create event object for BIOS messages. Failed to create objects for BIOS slice. Failed to load all modules (module is probably corrupt). Kernel initialised successfully.

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Error codes from bundle loader module (INIT.PLM) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Unable to allocate memory below 1MB. Unable to allocate memory above 1MB. Phoenix Dispatch Manager call to size/load module failed. No bundle file found in BIOS image. No ODI driver found in BIOS image. Too many bundles found in BIOS image. Bundle failed to load (bundle is probably corrupt). Error codes from connection manager (CONMNGR.PLM) 18 19 1A 1B 1C Failed to register interface with RPC. Protocol stack not bound to ODI driver. Unable to create thread. RomPilot shutdown for transition to DOS. RomPilot forced to shutdown by BIOS. Error codes from export of NV install data (EXPVARS.PLM) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Unable to allocate memory below 1MB. Phoenix Dispatch Manager call to read NV install data failed. Unable to allocate memory above 1MB. Failed to export symbol. Version mismatch between RomPilot and NV install data. NV install data is marked as incomplete. NV install data is missing RomPilot signature. NV install data failed checksum. Error codes from link support layer (LSL.PLM) 28 LSL initialisation failed.

Error codes from media support module (MSM.PLM) 30 31 32 Unable to register shutdown function. Network card not initialised. Appropriate board not found.

Error codes from protocol stack (PSTACK.PLM) 38 IP address is already in use.

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A ACPI 21, 28, 46 Administrator functions 76 Administrator PIN, enter 74 Advanced menu 21 AGP screen controller 29 Ambient temperature 64 APIC 22 APM Advanced Power Management 67 settings 67 Assignment interrupts 29 ISA interrupts 37 PCI interrupts 30, 32, 33, 34 VGA interrupts 37 B Base I/O address midiport 41 parallel port 42 serial port 44 BIOS Setup 3 calling 3 energy saving functions 67 exiting 6, 71 operating 5, 6 security functions 50 server functions 56 system configuration 9 system settings 21 BIOS update, see Flash BIOS update BIOS version 3, 5, 80 Boot drive 11 Boot Logo 12 Boot sector 55 Booting operating system 54 system 9, 10, 12 Bus width 13, 19 C Cache 25 speed 22 transfer mode 27 Video BIOS 27 write back 26 Write Protect 26

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write through 26 CAN bus 63 Casing, opening 53 CD Drivers & Utilities 3 ServerStart 3 Chipset configuration 24 Chipset output current 23 Connection setup, delay time 61, 64 Connection type 65 Controller 38 AC'97 audio 38 audio 38 floppy disk drive 39 IDE drive 39 LAN 40 mouse 41 USB 45 Current system status, saving 69 D Data, configuration 48 Date 20 Defective memory modules 58 DeskFlash 81 DeskOff 46 Diagnostic system 57, 58 DMA channel, parallel port 42 Dongle 41 Drive hard disk IDE controller 39 E Encoding plug 41 Energy saving function, hard disk 68 Energy saving functions 67 extent 68 Energy saving mode 67 Error correction, main memory 22 Error handling, System Monitoring 48 Error messages RomPilot 87 saving 56 SmartCard reader 86 system board 83 Error transmission 59 Exit menu 71 Extended memory, displaying size of 13 External cache 25 F F1, function key 3, 5, 73

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F12, function key 4 F2, function key 3, 12, 50, 54, 75 F3, function key 3, 12, 75, 76 F4, function key 75, 76 F5, function key 74 F6, function key 74 F7, function key 6, 74 F8, function key 74 F9, function key 6, 74 Fan 48 Fan control 23 Fan rotational speed 48 Fan state 49 First-level cache 25 Flash BIOS update 53, 79 error message 80 internet address 79 Flash BIOS, floppy disk 79 Flash Memory Recovery Mode 81 Floppy disk drive controller 39 LS120 floppy disk drive 10 type 13 write protection 53 write-protection 53 G Gameport 39 H HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) 46 Hard disk 17 addressing 14 capacity 14, 18 controller 39 disk formatting 15 energy saving function 68 parametre 13 system boot 11 transfer mode 16, 17, 19 transfer rate 16, 19 Hard disk access 28 Hard disk parametre 14 Hard disk type 17, 18 High availability 64 I I/O address pager 60 VT100 66 IDE controller, IRQ 28 IDE hard disk, see hard disk Infrared interface 44 Interface

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baud rate 64 settings 59 speed 59 Internal cache 25 write-access 27 IRQ IDE controller 28 midiport 41 parallel port 42 reserving 36 serial port 44 ISA memory area, inserted 23 K Keyboard 55 switching off 46 USB keyboard emulation 25 L LAN board Gateway address 62 IP address 62 slot number 62 subnet mask 62 LAN controller 30, 40 LAN, Alert ON 48 Local Bus IDE adapter, see also Primary Master M Main memory, error correction 22 Main menu 9 Memory extended memory 13 main memory 9, 13 working memory 9 Memory area extended 23 reserving 36 Memory error 58 Memory module, status 58 Midiport 40 base I/O address 41 Modem connection 64 initialisation 64 initialisation string 59, 65 selection string 59, 65 Monitor switching on/off 45 type 20 Mouse controller 41 Multiprocessor table 35, 49 Multiprocessor, operating systems 22

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N Network, switching on 45 Notational conventions 2 Novell Netware 22 O On/off switch 45 Operating system ACPI 28 boot retry counter 57 booting 54, 55 LAN starting 40 Operating system boot, time monitoring 59 Output level, audio 39 P Pager 60 address 60 type 60 Parity check 24, 36 Parity checking 24 Password encryption 66 indicator 54 setup password 51, 52, 53, 54 system password 51, 52, 54, 55 VT100 65 PC Lock installing 73 system switching on 75 PCI clock cycles 31 configuration 29 slot 31 PCI boards monofunctional 33, 34 multifunctional 33, 34 PCI master 37 PCI slot, clock cycle 38 PCI slots bus master 38 configuration 38 PC-Lock, installing 54 Performance, increasing 13, 16, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27 Peripheral configuration 38 PIN 76 Plug&Play functionality 45 Port 38 parallel 41, 42 serial 44 Port setting 64 Power failure, system reaction 46 Power menu 67 Power ON/OFF 45

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Press F2 to enter SETUP 12, 54 Primary Master, see also Local Bus IDE adapter Processor fan, speed 23 Processor status 57 Provider, telephone number 60 R Reboot, delay after shutdown 56 Recovery Mode 81 Remote console 61, 62 IP address 61 RemoteView 28, 57, 58, 61 Removable devices 12 RomPilot 61, 62 S Save To Disk 69 Save to RAM mode 67 Screen controller, sequence 12 SCSI BIOS 30 SCSI BIOS expansion 43 SCSI controller 36 IRQ 42, 43 ISA interrupt 43 SCSI, termination 43 SE 63 communication bus 63 group configuration 63 group number 63 monitoring 63 number 63 Second level cache 25 error correction 22 write-access 27 Security, menu 50 Self test, short 10 Self-test 12 Serial number, processor 22 Serial port 44 COM4 44 Server device ID 63 number 60 Server management 56 Server management controller 37 Server menu 56 Server name 62 Server type 64 ServerView 61 Settings, fixing 29 Setup password 51, 53, 54 Setup, see BIOS Setup SmartCard reader 46 SmartCard, new 76

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Startup sequence 9, 11 Storage capacity, hard disk 14, 18 Storage extension, see SE SWOFF 46 System switching off via keyboard 46 switching off via On/Off switch 46 switching off via software 46 switching on at a particular time 47 switching on via keyboard 47 System BIOS, write-protection 53 System boot boot delay 56 diskette 10 faulty 4 hard disk 11 logo 12 passwords 53 sequence 9 System password 51, 54, 55 deactivating 55 enter 55 System Performance 24 System settings, additional 21 System start 9, 11, 12 System startup, accelerating 10 System switching off standby mode 69 suspend mode 70 System switching on LAN controller 47 particular time 68 remote 47 Resume Timer 68 Sicrypt SmartCard 73 SmartCard 46 switch-on sources 47 T Telephone number, pager 60 Temperature monitoring 64 Temperature sensor 48, 49 Temperature, processor 64 Terminal functionality 64 Terminal, telephone number 66 Time 20 U Update, see Flash BIOS update USB controller 25 USB interface 45 USB keyboard 55 USB, data area 25 User PIN, enter 74

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V Virus warning 51, 55 Virus, computer 55 VT100 address 66 Baud Rate 64 Com. Setting 64 configuration 64 connection 66 functionality 64 interrupt 66 operating mode 66 password 65 W Wake On LAN, system password 55 Write protection, system BIOS 53 Z ZIP drive 10

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