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Asus P4P800-MX User Manual

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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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: [No] [Yes]

Pallete Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function
correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. 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]

IRQ xx [Available]

When set to [Available], 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: [Available] [Reserved]

DMA Channel xx [Available]

When set to [Available], 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: [Available] [Reserved]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Sets the size of memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [16K] [32K] [64K]