User manual BIOSTAR M7VKQ

[. . . ] M7VKQ Federal Communications Commission (F. C. C. ) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Accessories: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device; the accessories associated with this equipment are as follows: 1. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets) 2. [. . . ] The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable quick POST. Disabled Normal POST. First /Second/Third/ Boot Other Device These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The Choices: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, ZIP100, LAN, Disabled, Enabled. Swap Floppy Drive For systems with two floppy drives, this option allows you to swap logical drive assignments. The Choices: Enabled, Disabled (default). 2-10 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabling this option will test the floppy drives to determine if they have 40 or 80 tracks. Disabling this option reduces the time it takes to boot-up. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. Boot Up NumLock Status Selects the NumLock. The Choices: On (default) Numpad is number keys. Off Numpad is arrow keys. Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20. The Choices: Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. Fast (default) Lets chipset control Gate A20. Typematic Rate Setting When a key is held down, the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be configured. The Choices: Disabled (default) Enabled Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the key down. The Choices: 6 (default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke. The Choices: 250 (default), 500, 750, 1000. 2-11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Security Option This option will enable only individuals with passwords to bring the system online and/or to use the CMOS Setup Utility. The Choices: System A password is required for the system to boot and is also required to access the Setup Utility. Setup (default) A password is required to access the Setup Utility only. This will only apply if passwords are set from the Setup main menu. APIC Mode By selecting Enabled enables ACPI device mode reporting from the BIOS to the operating system. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports versions 1. 1 and 1. 4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. Select the version supported by the operation system running on this computer. The Choices: 1. 4 (default), 1. 1. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with memory exceeding 64MB. The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2. Video BIOS Shadow Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster execution. The Choices: Enabled (default) Optional ROM is enabled. [. . . ] Keyboard lights are on, power indicator lights are lit, hard drive is spinning. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS Turn off computer. Check the DIMM to ensure it is securely seated in the slot. SOLUTION Using even pressure on both ends of the DIMM, press down firmly until the module snaps into place. Memory DIMM is partially dislodged from the slot on the motherboard. 3-1 Chapter 3 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM System does not boot from hard disk drive, can be booted from CD-ROM drive. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Check cable running from disk to disk controller board. Make sure both ends are securely plugged in; check the drive type in the standard CMOS setup. Backing up the hard drive is extremely important. [. . . ]