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Plug & Play OS
This option specifies how Plug and Play devices will be configured. The
settins are Yes and No. No lets BIOS configure all devices in the system.
Yes lets the operating system (if supported) configure PnP devices not
required for bootup.
Reset Configuration Data
Choosing the Yes setting will cause the PnP configuration data in the BIOS
to be cleared on the next boot up. Choosing the No setting does not force
PnP data to be cleared on the next boot.
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. Enable to specify
that the IDE controller on the PCI bus has bus mastering capabilities.
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.