SA - PCI Express options

DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]

This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]

PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]

This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L1] [L0sL1]

2.6.7Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following three items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

[HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.

[AC97]

Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97

SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

[SPDIF]

Sets to an SPDIF audio output.

[HDMI]

Sets to an HDMI audio output.

Depop [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI Express X16_2 slot (Black) bandwidth [X2 mode]

[X4 mode]

PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support. PCIe X1_1

 

and PCIe X1_2 will be disabled.

[X2 mode]

PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled.

Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the Realtek LAN controller.

[Disabled]

Disables the controller.

Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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