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Most friends are not very familiar with BIOS, but sometimes they have to enter BIOS to modify some settings. So for friends who are not familiar with BIOS, the following BIOS Chinese-English comparison table is very valuable for reference, so it is collected and recommended.
Time/System Time Time/System Date
Level 2 Cache Secondary cache
System Memory System memory
Video Controller Video controller
Panel Type LCD model
Audio Controller Audio controller
Modem Controller Modem (Modem)
Primary Hard Drive Primary hard drive
Modular Bay Module bay
Service Tag Service tag
Asset Tag Asset tag
BIOS Version BIOS version
Boot order/Boot Sequence Boot sequence (the order in which the system searches for operating system files)
Diskette Drive Floppy drive
Internal HDD Internal hard drive
Floppy device Floppy device
Hard-Disk Drive Hard drive
USB Storage Device USB storage device
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive CD drive
CD-ROM device CD drive
Modular Bay HDD Modular hard drive
Cardbus NIC Cardbus bus network card
Onboard NIC Onboard network card
Boot POST When performing power-on self-test (POST), the level of hardware check: set to "MINIMAL" (default setting), then the power-on self-test will only be performed when the BIOS is upgraded, the memory module is changed, or the previous power-on self-test is not completed. Set to "THOROUGH" to perform a full set of hardware checks during power-on self-test.
Config Warnings Warning settings: This option is used to set whether to alarm when the system uses a power adapter with a lower voltage or other unsupported configurations. Set to "DISABLED" to disable the alarm, and set to "ENABLED" to enable the alarm.
Internal Modem Internal modem: Use this option to enable or disable the internal Modem. After disabling (disabled), the Modem is not visible in the operating system.
LAN Controller Network controller: Use this option to enable or disable the PCI Ethernet controller. After disabling, the device is not visible in the operating system.
PXE BIS Policy/PXE BIS Default Policy
PXE BIS policy: This option controls how the system handles (Boot Integrity Services (BIS)) authorization requests without authentication. The system can accept or reject BIS requests. When set to "Reset", BIS will re-initialize and set to "Deny" when the computer is started next time.
Onboard Bluetooth Onboard Bluetooth device
MiniPCI Device Mini PCI device
MiniPCI Status Mini PCI device status: This option can be used to enable or disable the onboard PCI device when installing the Mini PCI device.
Wireless Control Wireless control: Use this option to set the control method of MiniPCI and Bluetooth wireless devices. When set to "Application", the wireless device can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset", and the <Fn+F2> hotkey is not available. When set to "<Fn+F2>/Application", the wireless device can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset" or the <Fn+F2> hotkey. When set to "AlwaysOff", the wireless device is disabled and cannot be enabled in the operating system.
Wireless Wireless device: Use this option to enable or disable the wireless device. This setting can be changed in the operating system through "Quickset" or "<Fn+F2>" hotkey. Whether this setting is available depends on the setting of "Wireless Control".
Serial Port Serial port: This option can avoid device resource conflicts by reallocating port addresses or disabling ports.
Infrared Data Port Infrared data port. Use this setting to avoid device resource conflicts by reallocating port addresses or disabling ports.
Parallel Mode Parallel port mode. Control the parallel port working mode of the computer to "NORMAL" (AT compatible) (ordinary standard parallel port), "BI-DIRECTIONAL" (PS/2 compatible) (bidirectional mode, allowing host and peripheral bidirectional communication) or "ECP" (Extended Capabilities Ports, extended function port) (default).
Num Lock Digital lock. Set whether the digital light (NumLock LED) is lit when the system starts. Set to "DISABLE" to keep the digital light off, and set to "ENABLE" to light the digital light when the system starts.
Keyboard NumLock Keyboard digital lock: This option is used to set whether to prompt keyboard-related error messages when the system starts.
Enable Keypad Enable numeric keypad: Set to "BY NUMLOCK" to enable the numeric keypad when the NumLock light is on and no external keyboard is connected. Set to "Only By <Fn> Key" to keep the embedded keypad disabled when the NumLock light is on.
External Hot Key External hot key: This setting can use the <ScrollLock> key on the external PS/2 keyboard in the same way as using the <Fn> key on the laptop. If you use an ACPI operating system such as Windows 2000 or WinXP, the USB keyboard cannot use the <Fn> key. The <Fn> key can only be used on the USB keyboard in pure DOS mode. Set to "SCROLL LOCK" (default option) to enable this function, and set to "NOTINSTALLED" to disable this function.
USB Emulation USB emulation: Use this option to use USB keyboard, USB mouse and USB floppy drive in operating systems that do not directly support USB. This setting is automatically enabled during BIOS startup. After enabling this function, the emulation continues to be valid when the control is transferred to the operating system. After disabling this function, the emulation is turned off when the control is transferred to the operating system.
Pointing Device Pointing device: When set to "SERIAL MOUSE", the external serial mouse is enabled and the integrated touchpad is disabled. When set to "PS/2MOUSE", if an external PS/2 mouse is connected, the integrated touchpad is disabled. When set to "TOUCH PAD-PS/2MOUSE" (default setting), if an external PS/2 mouse is connected, you can switch between the mouse and the touchpad. The change takes effect after the computer is restarted.
Video Expansion Video expansion: Use this option to enable or disable video expansion, and adjust the lower resolution to a higher, normal LCD resolution.
Battery Battery
Battery Status Battery status
Power Management Power management
Suspend Mode Suspend mode
AC Power Recovery AC power recovery: This option can reflect the corresponding situation of the computer when the AC power adapter is reinserted into the system.
Low Power Mode Low power mode: This option is used to set the power consumption when the system hibernates or shuts down.
Brightness Brightness: This option can set the brightness of the monitor when the computer starts. When the computer is working in the power supply state, the default setting is half. When the computer is working in the AC power adapter power supply state, the default setting is maximum.
Wakeup On LAN Wake on LAN: This option is set to allow the computer to wake up from hibernation when a network signal is connected. This setting is invalid for the standby state (Standby state). It can only be awakened in the operating system in the standby state. This setting is only valid when the AC power adapter is connected.
Auto On Mod Auto power-on mode: Note that if the AC power adapter is not connected properly, this setting will not take effect. This option can set the computer's automatic power-on time, and can set the computer to automatically power on every day or only on weekdays. The setting takes effect after the computer is restarted.
Auto On Time Auto power-on time: This option can set the system's automatic power-on time, and the time format is 24-hour system. Type in the value or use the left and right arrow keys to set the value. The setting takes effect after the computer is restarted.
Dock Configuration Docking station configuration
Docking Status Docking station status
Universal Connect Universal interface: If the operating system used is WinNT4.0 or earlier, this setting is invalid. If you often use more than one Dell docking station device and want to minimize the initial time when connecting to the docking station, set to "ENABLED" (default setting). If you want the operating system to generate a new system settings file for each new docking station device connected to the computer, set to "DISABLED".
System Security System security
Primary Password Primary password
Admin Password Admin password
Hard-disk drive password(s) Hard drive password
Password Status Password status: This option is used to lock the system password when the Setup password is enabled. Set this option to "Locked" and enable the Setup password to prevent the system password from being changed. This option can also be used to prevent the password from being disabled by the user when the system starts.
System Password System password
Setup Password Setup password
Post Hotkeys Post self-test hotkey: This option is used to specify the hotkey (F2 or F12) displayed on the screen during power-on self-test (POST).
Chassis Intrusion Chassis intrusion: This option is used to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection feature. When set to "Enable-Silent", if chassis intrusion is detected during startup, no warning message is sent. When this option is enabled and the chassis cover is opened, this field will display "DETECTED".
Drive Configuration Drive settings
Diskette Drive A: Disk drive A: If there is a floppy drive in the system, use this option to enable or disable the floppy drive.
Primary Master Drive Primary master drive
Primary Slave Drive Primary slave drive
Secondary Master Drive Secondary master drive
Secondary Slave Drive Secondary slave drive
IDE Drive UDMA IDE drive supporting UDMA: Use this option to enable or disable DMA transmission through the internal IDE hard drive interface.
Hard-Disk drive Sequence Hard drive sequence
System BIOS boot devices System BIOS boot sequence
USB device USB device
Memory Information Memory information
Installed System Memory System memory: This option shows the size and model of the memory installed in the system.
System Memory Speed Memory speed: This option shows the speed of the installed memory.
System Memory Channel Mode Memory channel mode: This option shows the memory slot settings.
AGP Aperture AGP area memory capacity: This option specifies the memory value allocated to the video adapter. Some video adapters may require more memory than the default value.
CPU information CPU information
CPU Speed CPU speed: This option shows the operating speed of the central processor after startup.
Bus Speed Bus speed: Shows the processor bus speed.
Processor 0 ID Processor ID: Shows the type and model number of the processor.
Clock Speed Clock frequency
Cache Size Cache value: Shows the secondary cache value of the processor.
Integrated Devices(LegacySelect Options) Integrated devices
Sound Sound settings: Use this option to enable or disable the audio controller.
Network Inte***ce Controller Network interface controller: Enable or disable the integrated network card.
Mouse Port Mouse port: Use this option to enable or disable the built-in PS/2 compatible mouse controller.
USB Controller USB controller: Use this option to enable or disable the onboard USB controller.
PCI Slots PCI slot: Use this option to enable or disable the onboard PCI slot. When disabled, all PCI cards are unavailable and cannot be detected by the operating system.
Serial Port 1 Serial port 1: Use this option to control the operation of the built-in serial port. When set to "AUTO", if two devices are used on the same port address through the serial port expansion card, the built-in serial port automatically reallocates the available port address. The serial port uses COM1 first, then COM2. If both addresses are already allocated to a port, the port will be disabled.
Parallel Port Parallel port: The built-in parallel port can be configured in this field.
Mode Mode: When set to "AT", the built-in parallel port can only output data to the connected device. When set to PS/2, EPP or ECP mode, the parallel port can input and output data. The protocols and maximum data transfer rates used in these three modes are different. The maximum transfer rate is PS/2 < EPP < ECP. In addition, ECP can also design a DMA channel to further improve the output.
I/O Address I/O address
DMA Channel DMA channel: Use this option to set the DMA channel used by the parallel port. This option is only available when the parallel port is set to "ECP".
Diskette Inte***ce Diskette interface: Use this option to set the operation of the built-in floppy drive. When set to AUTO, if a floppy drive is installed, the built-in disk controller is disabled. If the disk controller is not detected, the built-in controller is enabled.
PC Speaker System speaker: Use this option to enable or disable the system speaker.
Primary Video Controller Primary video controller: Use this option to specify the video controller during startup. When set to "AUTO", if a built-in graphics card is installed, the system can use it. Otherwise, the system will use the onboard video controller. When set to "Onboard", the system always uses the onboard controller.
Onboard Video Buffer Onboard graphics card cache
Report Keyboard Errors Keyboard error report
Auto Power On Auto power-on
Auto Power On Mode Auto power-on mode
Auto Power On Time Auto power-on time
Remote Wake Up Remote wake-up: When this option is set to "ON", if the network card or the modem with remote wake-up function receives a wake-up signal, the system will be woken up. When this option is set to "On w/Boot to NIC", the system first tries network boot when starting.
Fast Boot Fast boot: This option is the speed of the system startup when the operating system requests a streamlined startup.
IDE Hard Drive Acoustics Mode IDE hard drive sound mode
System Event Log System event log
Most friends are not very familiar with BIOS, but sometimes they have to enter BIOS to modify some settings. So for friends who are not familiar with BIOS, the following BIOS Chinese-English comparison table is very valuable for reference, so it is collected and recommended.
Time/System Time Time/System Date
Level 2 Cache Secondary cache
System Memory System memory
Video Controller Video controller
Panel Type LCD model
Audio Controller Audio controller
Modem Controller Modem (Modem)
Primary Hard Drive Primary hard drive
Modular Bay Module bay
Service Tag Service tag
Asset Tag Asset tag
BIOS Version BIOS version
Boot order/Boot Sequence Boot sequence (the order in which the system searches for operating system files)
Diskette Drive Floppy drive
Internal HDD Internal hard drive
Floppy device Floppy device
Hard-Disk Drive Hard drive
USB Storage Device USB storage device
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive CD drive
CD-ROM device CD drive
Modular Bay HDD Modular hard drive
Cardbus NIC Cardbus bus network card
Onboard NIC Onboard network card
Boot POST When performing power-on self-test (POST), the level of hardware check: set to "MINIMAL" (default setting), then the power-on self-test will only be performed when the BIOS is upgraded, the memory module is changed, or the previous power-on self-test is not completed. Set to "THOROUGH" to perform a full set of hardware checks during power-on self-test.
Config Warnings Warning settings: This option is used to set whether to alarm when the system uses a power adapter with a lower voltage or other unsupported configurations. Set to "DISABLED" to disable the alarm, and set to "ENABLED" to enable the alarm.
Internal Modem Internal modem: Use this option to enable or disable the internal Modem. After disabling (disabled), the Modem is not visible in the operating system.
LAN Controller Network controller: Use this option to enable or disable the PCI Ethernet controller. After disabling, the device is not visible in the operating system.
PXE BIS Policy/PXE BIS Default Policy
PXE BIS policy: This option controls how the system handles (Boot Integrity Services (BIS)) authorization requests without authentication. The system can accept or reject BIS requests. When set to "Reset", BIS will re-initialize and set to "Deny" when the computer is started next time.
Onboard Bluetooth Onboard Bluetooth device
MiniPCI Device Mini PCI device
MiniPCI Status Mini PCI device status: This option can be used to enable or disable the onboard PCI device when installing the Mini PCI device.
Wireless Control Wireless control: Use this option to set the control method of MiniPCI and Bluetooth wireless devices. When set to "Application", the wireless device can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset", and the <Fn+F2> hotkey is not available. When set to "<Fn+F2>/Application", the wireless device can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset" or the <Fn+F2> hotkey. When set to "AlwaysOff", the wireless device is disabled and cannot be enabled in the operating system.
Wireless Wireless device: Use this option to enable or disable the wireless device. This setting can be changed in the operating system through "Quickset" or "<Fn+F2>" hotkey. Whether this setting is available depends on the setting of "Wireless Control".
Serial Port Serial port: This option can avoid device resource conflicts by reallocating port addresses or disabling ports.
Infrared Data Port Infrared data port. Use this setting to avoid device resource conflicts by reallocating port addresses or disabling ports.
Parallel Mode Parallel port mode. Control the parallel port working mode of the computer to "NORMAL" (AT compatible) (ordinary standard parallel port), "BI-DIRECTIONAL" (PS/2 compatible) (bidirectional mode, allowing host and peripheral bidirectional communication) or "ECP" (Extended Capabilities Ports, extended function port) (default).
Num Lock Digital lock. Set whether the digital light (NumLock LED) is lit when the system starts. Set to "DISABLE" to keep the digital light off, and set to "ENABLE" to light the digital light when the system starts.
Keyboard NumLock Keyboard digital lock: This option is used to set whether to prompt keyboard-related error messages when the system starts.
Enable Keypad Enable numeric keypad: Set to "BY NUMLOCK" to enable the numeric keypad when the NumLock light is on and no external keyboard is connected. Set to "Only By <Fn> Key" to keep the embedded keypad disabled when the NumLock light is on.
External Hot Key External hot key: This setting can use the <ScrollLock> key on the external PS/2 keyboard in the same way as using the <Fn> key on the laptop. If you use an ACPI operating system such as Windows 2000 or WinXP, the USB keyboard cannot use the <Fn> key. The <Fn> key can only be used on the USB keyboard in pure DOS mode. Set to "SCROLL LOCK" (default option) to enable this function, and set to "NOTINSTALLED" to disable this function.
USB Emulation USB emulation: Use this option to use USB keyboard, USB mouse and USB floppy drive in operating systems that do not directly support USB. This setting is automatically enabled during BIOS startup. After enabling this function, the emulation continues to be valid when the control is transferred to the operating system. After disabling this function, the emulation is turned off when the control is transferred to the operating system.
Pointing Device Pointing device: When set to "SERIAL MOUSE", the external serial mouse is enabled and the integrated touchpad is disabled. When set to "PS/2MOUSE", if an external PS/2 mouse is connected, the integrated touchpad is disabled. When set to "TOUCH PAD-PS/2MOUSE" (default setting), if an external PS/2 mouse is connected, you can switch between the mouse and the touchpad. The change takes effect after the computer is restarted.
Video Expansion Video expansion: Use this option to enable or disable video expansion, and adjust the lower resolution to a higher, normal LCD resolution.
Battery Battery
Battery Status Battery status
Power Management Power management
Suspend Mode Suspend mode
AC Power Recovery AC power recovery: This option can reflect the corresponding situation of the computer when the AC power adapter is reinserted into the system.
Low Power Mode Low power mode: This option is used to set the power consumption when the system hibernates or shuts down.
Brightness Brightness: This option can set the brightness of the monitor when the computer starts. When the computer is working in the power supply state, the default setting is half. When the computer is working in the AC power adapter power supply state, the default setting is maximum.
Wakeup On LAN Wake on LAN: This option is set to allow the computer to wake up from hibernation when a network signal is connected. This setting is invalid for the standby state (Standby state). It can only be awakened in the operating system in the standby state. This setting is only valid when the AC power adapter is connected.
Auto On Mod Auto power-on mode: Note that if the AC power adapter is not connected properly, this setting will not take effect. This option can set the computer's automatic power-on time, and can set the computer to automatically power on every day or only on weekdays. The setting takes effect after the computer is restarted.
Auto On Time Auto power-on time: This option can set the system's automatic power-on time, and the time format is 24-hour system. Type in the value or use the left and right arrow keys to set the value. The setting takes effect after the computer is restarted.
Dock Configuration Docking station configuration
Docking Status Docking station status
Universal Connect Universal interface: If the operating system used is WinNT4.0 or earlier, this setting is invalid. If you often use more than one Dell docking station device and want to minimize the initial time when connecting to the docking station, set to "ENABLED" (default setting). If you want the operating system to generate a new system settings file for each new docking station device connected to the computer, set to "DISABLED".
System Security System security
Primary Password Primary password
Admin Password Admin password
Hard-disk drive password(s) Hard drive password
Password Status Password status: This option is used to lock the system password when the Setup password is enabled. Set this option to "Locked" and enable the Setup password to prevent the system password from being changed. This option can also be used to prevent the password from being disabled by the user when the system starts.
System Password System password
Setup Password Setup password
Post Hotkeys Post self-test hotkey: This option is used to specify the hotkey (F2 or F12) displayed on the screen during power-on self-test (POST).
Chassis Intrusion Chassis intrusion: This option is used to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection feature. When set to "Enable-Silent", if chassis intrusion is detected during startup, no warning message is sent. When this option is enabled and the chassis cover is opened, this field will display "DETECTED".
Drive Configuration Drive settings
Diskette Drive A: Disk drive A: If there is a floppy drive in the system, use this option to enable or disable the floppy drive.
Primary Master Drive Primary master drive
Primary Slave Drive Primary slave drive
Secondary Master Drive Secondary master drive
Secondary Slave Drive Secondary slave drive
IDE Drive UDMA IDE drive supporting UDMA: Use this option to enable or disable DMA transmission through the internal IDE hard drive interface.
Hard-Disk drive Sequence Hard drive sequence
System BIOS boot devices System BIOS boot sequence
USB device USB device
Memory Information Memory information
Installed System Memory System memory: This option shows the size and model of the memory installed in the system.
System Memory Speed Memory speed: This option shows the speed of the installed memory.
System Memory Channel Mode Memory channel mode: This option shows the memory slot settings.
AGP Aperture AGP area memory capacity: This option specifies the memory value allocated to the video adapter. Some video adapters may require more memory than the default value.
CPU information CPU information
CPU Speed CPU speed: This option shows the operating speed of the central processor after startup.
Bus Speed Bus speed: Shows the processor bus speed.
Processor 0 ID Processor ID: Shows the type and model number of the processor.
Clock Speed Clock frequency
Cache Size Cache value: Shows the secondary cache value of the processor.
Integrated Devices(LegacySelect Options) Integrated devices
Sound Sound settings: Use this option to enable or disable the audio controller.
Network Inte***ce Controller Network interface controller: Enable or disable the integrated network card.
Mouse Port Mouse port: Use this option to enable or disable the built-in PS/2 compatible mouse controller.
USB Controller USB controller: Use this option to enable or disable the onboard USB controller.
PCI Slots PCI slot: Use this option to enable or disable the onboard PCI slot. When disabled, all PCI cards are unavailable and cannot be detected by the operating system.
Serial Port 1 Serial port 1: Use this option to control the operation of the built-in serial port. When set to "AUTO", if two devices are used on the same port address through the serial port expansion card, the built-in serial port automatically reallocates the available port address. The serial port uses COM1 first, then COM2. If both addresses are already allocated to a port, the port will be disabled.
Parallel Port Parallel port: The built-in parallel port can be configured in this field.
Mode Mode: When set to "AT", the built-in parallel port can only output data to the connected device. When set to PS/2, EPP or ECP mode, the parallel port can input and output data. The protocols and maximum data transfer rates used in these three modes are different. The maximum transfer rate is PS/2 < EPP < ECP. In addition, ECP can also design a DMA channel to further improve the output.
I/O Address I/O address
DMA Channel DMA channel: Use this option to set the DMA channel used by the parallel port. This option is only available when the parallel port is set to "ECP".
Diskette Inte***ce Diskette interface: Use this option to set the operation of the built-in floppy drive. When set to AUTO, if a floppy drive is installed, the built-in disk controller is disabled. If the disk controller is not detected, the built-in controller is enabled.
PC Speaker System speaker: Use this option to enable or disable the system speaker.
Primary Video Controller Primary video controller: Use this option to specify the video controller during startup. When set to "AUTO", if a built-in graphics card is installed, the system can use it. Otherwise, the system will use the onboard video controller. When set to "Onboard", the system always uses the onboard controller.
Onboard Video Buffer Onboard graphics card cache
Report Keyboard Errors Keyboard error report
Auto Power On Auto power-on
Auto Power On Mode Auto power-on mode
Auto Power On Time Auto power-on time
Remote Wake Up Remote wake-up: When this option is set to "ON", if the network card or the modem with remote wake-up function receives a wake-up signal, the system will be woken up. When this option is set to "On w/Boot to NIC", the system first tries network boot when starting.
Fast Boot Fast boot: This option is the speed of the system startup when the operating system requests a streamlined startup.
IDE Hard Drive Acoustics Mode IDE hard drive sound mode
System Event Log System event log
