MSI G52-S9617X1 User Manual

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Hardware Setup

Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.

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Initializing Keyboard Controller.

Testing VGA BIOS

This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.

Processor Initialization

This will show information regarding the processor (like

brand name, system bus, etc...)

Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)

Initializing Video Interface

This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video

onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.

BIOS Sign On

This will start showing information about logo, proces-

sor brand name, etc...

Testing Base and Extended Memory

Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended

memory above 1MB using various patterns.

Assign Resources to all ISA.

Initializing Hard Drive Controller

This will initialize IDE drive and controller.

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller

This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller.

Boot Attempt

This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.

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