Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires you to set the slot number. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Allows you to choose the size of memory block to be reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16K] [32K] [64K]

DMA Channel X [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the DMA channel is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Active State Power-Management [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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