EVGA P55 FTW manual Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA, Palette Snooping, PCI IDE BusMaster, IRQ Settings

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Configuring the BIOS

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

This function allows an IRQ to be assigned to a PCI VGA.

Palette Snooping

This function allows the BIOS to inform the system that an ISA graphics device is installed.

PCI IDE BusMaster

This function allows the BIOS to use PCI BusMastering for reading or writing to IDE drives.

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card

This function allows manual override of PCI/ISA external cards. A setting of [Auto] works for most devices.

IRQ Settings

The various IRQ settings allows you to reserve IRQ’s if necessary, it is recommended to leave this as Available.

DMA Channel

The various DMA settings allow you to specify a DMI to be used by PCI/PnP devices.

Reserved Memory Size

This option allows you to specify the size of the memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices.

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Contents User’s Guide Evga P55 FTW MotherboardPage Table of Contents USB Headers Audio ME Subsystem Configuration List of Figures Parts not in the Kit Before You Begin…Motherboard Motherboard SpecificationsPage Safety Instructions Hardware InstallationPreparing the Motherboard Installing the CPUCPU Installing the CPU FanInstalling the Motherboard Installing System Memory DIMMsInstalling the I/O Shield Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Connecting CablesPin ATX 12V Power PW12 Connecting Serial ATA CablesPin ATX Power PW1 Page Front Panel Header Connecting Internal HeadersIEEE1394a Firewire USB Headers Audio Front Audio ConnectorPCI Slots Expansion SlotsPCI Express x1 Slots PCI Express x16/x8/x4 SlotsClear Cmos Button Reset and Power ButtonOnboard Buttons Jumper Settings Pcie Disable Jumper Post Port Debug LED and LED Status IndicatorsLED Status Indicators Voltage Measure Point Evga Control Panel V2 ECP Page Page CPU VCore Booster Vtt Booster Configuring the Bios Main Menu Enter Bios SetupCmos Setup Utility Main Menu Amibios Standard Bios Features MenuSystem Time / System Date Advanced Bios FeaturesAhci Configuration IDE ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration North Bridge Configuration USB ConfigurationAdvanced Chipset Features Intel VT-d Configuration PCI Express ConfigurationME Subsystem Configuration PCI/PNP Resource Management PCI Latency TimerClear Nvram Plug & Play O/SAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA IRQ SettingsPalette Snooping PCI IDE BusMasterHard Disk Drives Boot Configuration FeaturesBoot Device Priority CD/DVD Drives Power Management FeaturesAcpi Configuration Hardware Health Configure Restore on AC Power LossSLPS4# Min. Assertion Width Health FunctionFrequency/Voltage Control Menu CPU Fan Mode SettingMemory Configure CPU Configuration Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Installation Installing Drivers SoftwareAMI Post Code Appendix A. Post Codes for the Evga P55 FTW MotherboardRelocate System Management interrupt vector Evga Glossary of Terms Configuring the Bios