PCI Express Configuration

This option menu will allow you to set advanced PCI Express options, such as Payload size. It is not recommended to adjust these settings.

Intel VT-d Configuration

This option menu allows you to enable, or disable, Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. This setting can help improve performance in a virtualized environment, it is recommended to leave this disabled for standard system setups.

The Advanced Chipset Features menu also allows you to enable/disable some onboard devices, they are as follows:

HD Audio Controller

Use this function to set the onboard audio function. It is recommended to leave this enabled, unless you are using an external sound, add-on sound card.

IEEE1394

This function allows you to enable or disable the IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface.

LAN1 Controller

This function allows you to enable or disable the onboard primary network controller. It is recommended to leave this enabled, unless you are using an external Network Controller, such as an EVGA Killer Xeno card.

LAN2 Controller

This function allows you to enable or disable the onboard secondary network controller. It is recommended to leave this enabled, unless you are using an external Network Controller, such as an EVGA Killer Xeno card.

ESATA Controller

This function allows you to enable or disable the SATA interface.

PE1 Slot

This function allows you to enable or disable the PE1 Slot.

P80 Show CPU Temperature

When this function is enabled the onboard Post Port LED will display the CPU temperature.

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