Configuring the BIOS

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

This function allows an IRQ to be assigned to a PCI VGA.

Palette Snooping

This function allows the BIOS to inform the system that an ISA graphics device is installed.

PCI IDE BusMaster

This function allows the BIOS to use PCI BusMastering for reading or writing to IDE drives.

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card

This function allows manual override of PCI/ISA external cards. A setting of [Auto] works for most devices.

IRQ Settings

The various IRQ settings allows you to reserve IRQ’s if necessary, it is recommended to leave this as Available.

DMA Channel

The various DMA settings allow you to specify a DMI to be used by PCI/PnP devices.

Reserved Memory Size

This option allows you to specify the size of the memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices.

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EVGA P55 FTW manual Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA, Palette Snooping, PCI IDE BusMaster, OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card, IRQ Settings