EVGA P55 manual ME Subsystem Configuration, PCI Express Configuration, Intel VT-d Configuration

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PCI Express Configuration

This option menu will allow you to set advanced PCI Express options, such as Payload size. It is not recommended to adjust these settings.

Intel VT-d Configuration

This option menu allows you to enable, or disable, Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. This setting can help improve performance in a virtualized environment, it is recommended to leave this disabled for standard system setups.

The Advanced Chipset Features menu also allows you to enable/disable some onboard devices, they are as follows:

HD Audio Controller

Use this function to set the onboard audio function. It is recommended to leave this enabled, unless you are using an external sound, add-on sound card.

IEEE1394

This function allows you to enable or disable the IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface.

LAN Controller

This function allows you to enable or disable the onboard primary network controller. It is recommended to leave this enabled, unless you are using an external Network Controller, such as an EVGA Killer Xeno card.

PE1 Slot

This function allows you to enable or disable the PE1 Slot.

P80 Show CPU Temperature

When this function is enabled the onboard Post Port LED will display the CPU temperature.

ME Subsystem Configuration

Select this option to change advanced ME Subsystem settings.

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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 CasePin ATX 12V Power PW12 Connecting Serial ATA CablesPin ATX Power PW1 Sata Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel HeaderIEEE1394a Firewire USB Headers Front Audio Connector AudioExpansion Slots PCI SlotsPCI Express x1 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 DateAhci Configuration IDE ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration North Bridge Configuration USB ConfigurationAdvanced Chipset Features Intel VT-d Configuration ME Subsystem ConfigurationPCI Express Configuration PCI Latency Timer PCI/PNP Resource ManagementClear Nvram Plug & Play O/SIRQ Settings Allocate IRQ to PCI VGAPalette Snooping PCI IDE BusMasterHard Disk Drives Boot Configuration FeaturesBoot Device Priority Power Management Features Acpi ConfigurationCD/DVD Drives SLPS4# Min. Assertion WidthHealth Function Restore on AC Power LossHardware Health Configure CPU Fan Mode Setting Memory ConfigureCPU Configuration 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