BIOS SETTINGS optimization with K7T266 PRO2 v.2.0

Hye,
Can someone tell me what are the best settings for my BIOS (AMIBIOS) with my MB MSI K7T266 PRO2 v.2.0.[/u]
My BIOS is an AMIBIOS, v.3.7 (released date 10/14/2002)...
My specifications:
-Graphic card: "GECUBE" ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 256MB
-HDD: Seagate BARRACUDA ATA V 120Go
-ATHLON XP 1700+ (1.5GHz)
-DVD reader + CD Writer
Thanks!!!

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