3.6.6Platform Misc Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features.

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PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled]

Enable this item to enhance the PCI-E power saving condition.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].

Native ASPM [Disabled]

Enable this item for the Windows Vista operating system to control the Active State Power Management (ASPM) support for devices.

[Enabled]

Vista controls the ASPM support for the device.

[Disabled]

BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device.

PCH - PCI Express

DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]

This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on both NB and SB side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

ASPM Support [Disabled]

Select the ASPM states for energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]

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