MSI Z87-XPOWER manual Mode, Installed in the system

Chapter 3

▶Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

When “Enabled”, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item will appear when “Network Stack” is enabled.

[Enabled]	Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
[Disabled]	Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.

▶SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. The default mode is AHCI.

[Disabled]	Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode]	Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices.

[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.

[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.

▶SATA1~6 Hot Plug [Disabled]

Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. This item will appear when the “SATA Mode” set to [AHCI]/ [RAID].

[Enabled]	Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
[Disabled]	Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.

▶External SATA 6Gb/s Controller Mode [IDE]

Sets the operation mode of the external SATA controller.

[Disabled]	Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode]	Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices.

[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.

▶HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.

▶HPET [Enabled]

Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support.

▶Integrated Graphics Configuration

Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Virtu Technology [Disabled]

Virtu Technology is a useful graphics computing mechanism for improving performance in d-Mode or saving power in i-Mode.

[Disabled]	Disables the Virtu Technology.
[i-Mode]	Enables Virtu i-Mode technology. It provides power saving feature.
[d-Mode]	Enables Virtu d-Mode technology. This is for demanding 3D gamers
	to achieve uncompromised 3D performance of discrete GPU that be
	installed in the system.

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