Chapter 7: AMIBIOS

PCI Latency Timer

This option specifies the latency timing of the PCI clocks for all PCI devices. Settings include 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248 PCI clocks.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

This option lets you allocate an interrupt request (IRQ) to the PCI VGA adapter card (if used). The settings are Yes and No.

Palette Snooping

When enabled, this option informs PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. This does not neces- sarily indicate a physical ISA adapter card. The graphics chipset can be mounted on a PCI card. Always check with your adapter card manuals first, before modifying the default settings in the BIOS.

PCI IDE BusMaster

The settings for this option are Disabled and Enabled. This option is only available on non-Microsoft Operating Systems.

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card

This option specifies which PCI slot has an IDE controller card installed. Settings are Auto, PCI slot 1, PCI slot 2, PCI slot 3, PCI slot 4, PCI slot 5 and PCI slot 6. (PCI slot numbers will be available in this option even if your motherboard does not have that slot number. If your motherboard does not have a PCI slot 5, for example, do not set this option to "PCI slot5".)

OffBoard PCI Primary IRQ

This option specifies the primary IRQ for the PCI. Settings include Disabled, INTA (Interrupt A), INTB, INTC, INTD and Hardwired. Hardwired tells the BIOS that the OffBoard IDE Primary controller is a legacy device and the interrupt request channels cannot participate in PCI “Swizzle”. (PCI “Swizzle” is a term used to describe IRQ sharing.)

USB Function

The settings for this option are Disabled and Enabled. Disabled prevents the use of the USB ports and Enabled allows the use of the USB ports.

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SUPER MICRO Computer 5010H PCI Latency Timer, Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA, Palette Snooping, PCI IDE BusMaster, USB Function

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