WatchDog [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the WatchDog Timer will monitor the time taken for each task performed by a software or hardware. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following two items become configurable only when you set the WatchDog Timer item to [Enabled].

OS Timer [0]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or key in a number directly.

BIOS Timer [0]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or key in a number directly.

2.5.8USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

[Disabled]

The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.

[Auto]

Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If

 

detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is

 

detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

 

(OS).

[Disabled]

Disables the function.

Intel xHCI Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to select an operation mode for the Intel xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off

 

feature.

[Disabled]

Disables the function.

2.5.9Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.

[Disabled]

Disables the controller.

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