Chapter 2 33Fast BootSetting this parameter to Auto allows the system to boot faster by skippingsome POST routines. Select Disabled to return to the normal bootingprocess.Silent BootThis parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set toEnabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logoduring POST and while booting. Then, the screen displays the operatingsystem prompt (as in DOS) or logo (as in Windows 95). If any error occurredwhile booting, the system automatically switches to the text mode.When set to Disabled, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you seethe system initialization details on the screen.Num Lock After BootThis parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon booting. Thedefault setting is Enabled.Memory TestWhen set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM testduring the POST routine. When set to Disabled, the system detects only thememory size and bypasses the test routine. The default setting is Disabled.Configuration TableThis parameter allows you to enable or disable the display of the configurationtable after POST but before booting. The configuration table gives a summaryof the hardware devices and settings that the BIOS detected during POST.NOTE This parameter appears only when you are at the Advanced Level.
