GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H User Manual

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BIOS Setup

Virtualization

Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti-
tions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.

(Default: Disabled)

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Auto

Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to

reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default)

Disabled

Disables this function.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or
down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or
<PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when finished.

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device
and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP,
USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS
Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in
the BIOS Main Menu.

Setup

A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

System

A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup

program.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard
drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings
when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Enabled)

Away Mode

Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the
system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off.

(Default: Disabled)

Full Screen LOGO Show

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays
normal POST message. (Default: Enabled)

Backup BIOS Image to HDD

Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will
be recovered from this image file. (Default: Disabled)

Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express

graphics card, or the onboard VGA.

PCI Slot

Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default)

OnChipVGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display.

PEG

Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display.

PEG1

Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display.

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