EVGA P55, 121-LF-E652 manual IDE Configuration, Boot Settings Configuration, Ahci Configuration

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Advanced Settings

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WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

IDE Configuration

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Boot Settings Configuration[Press Enter]

AHCI Configuration

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USB Configuration

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Main Level

Select Removable Boot Device Priority

:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values

F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 4. Advanced BIOS Features

IDE Configuration

Use this to configure your storage drivers and to enable RAID or switch between IDE and AHCI mode. Please note for Windows Vista / Windows 7, it is recommended to use AHCI mode for new system installations.

Boot Settings Configuration

Use this option to configure various system options, such as Bootup Num-Lock status, Quiet Boot and other advanced features.

AHCI Configuration

This menu will allow you to change advanced AHCI settings, such as S.M.A.R.T. status and more.

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Contents Evga P55 Micro Motherboard User’s GuidePage Table of Contents USB Headers Audio Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA List of Figures Before You Begin… Parts not in the KitMotherboard Specifications Page Hardware Installation Safety InstructionsInstalling the CPU Preparing the MotherboardInstalling the CPU Fan CPUInstalling System Memory DIMMs Installing the MotherboardInstalling the I/O Shield Connecting Cables Securing the Motherboard into a System CaseConnecting Serial ATA Cables Pin ATX Power PW1Pin ATX 12V Power PW12 Sata Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel HeaderIEEE1394a Firewire USB Headers Front Audio Connector AudioPCI Express x1 Slots Expansion SlotsPCI Slots PCI Express x16/x8/x4 SlotsOnboard Buttons Clear Cmos ButtonPost Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators LED Status IndicatorsConfiguring the Bios Enter Bios Setup Main MenuCmos Setup Utility Main Menu Standard Bios Features Menu AmibiosAdvanced Bios Features System Time / System DateIDE Configuration Boot Settings ConfigurationAhci Configuration USB Configuration Advanced Chipset FeaturesNorth Bridge Configuration ME Subsystem Configuration PCI Express ConfigurationIntel VT-d Configuration Clear Nvram PCI Latency TimerPCI/PNP Resource Management Plug & Play O/SPalette Snooping IRQ SettingsAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA PCI IDE BusMasterBoot Configuration Features Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives CD/DVD Drives Power Management FeaturesAcpi Configuration SLPS4# Min. Assertion WidthRestore on AC Power Loss Hardware Health ConfigureHealth Function CPU Configuration CPU Fan Mode SettingMemory Configure Frequency/Voltage Control MenuInstalling Drivers Software Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver InstallationAppendix A. Post Codes for the Evga P55 Micro Motherboard AMI Post CodeRelocate System Management interrupt vector Evga Glossary of Terms Configuring the Bios