Chipset

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Features

BIOS

 

 

IV. BIOS SOFTWARE

Chipset Features Setup

This “Chipset Features Setup” option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as in the previous screen.

NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading.

Details of Chipset Features Setup

EDO Auto Configuration (60ns DRAM)

The default setting of 60ns DRAM sets the optimal timings for items 2 through 5 for 60ns DRAM modules. If you are using 70ns DRAM modules, you must change this item to 70ns DRAM. See section III for DRAM installation information.

SDRAM Configuration (12ns SDRAM)

Leave on default setting for 83 MHz SDRAMs; set to 10ns SDRAM for 100MHz SDRAMs.

SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (Auto)

Leave on default setting.

SDRAM RAS Precharge Time (Auto)

Leave on default setting.

MA Wait State (Auto)

Leave on default setting.

SDRAM Banks Close Policy (Arbitration)

Leave on default setting.

16-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK)

Timing for 16-bit ISAcards. Set to 4 BUSCLK if you experience problems with your cards.

8-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK)

Timing for 8-bit ISA cards. Set to 8 BUSCLK if you experience problems with your cards.

Graphics Aperture Size (64MB)

Leave on default setting.

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