MSI Z87-G45 GAMING - Manual (Page 70)

Chapter 3
3-8 BIOS Setup 3-9 BIOS Setup 3-8 BIOS Setup 3-9 BIOS Setup
SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]
Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. The default mode is
AHCI.
[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode] Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices.
[AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced
Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance
the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native
Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.
[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.
SATA1~6 Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. This item will appear
when the “SATA Mode” set to [AHCI]/ [RAID].
[Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
[Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.
HPET [Enabled]
Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support.
Integrated Graphics Configuration
Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press to enter the
sub-menu.
Virtu Technology [Disabled]
Virtu Technology is a useful graphics computing mechanism for improving
performance in d-Mode or saving power in i-Mode.
[Disabled] Disables the Virtu Technology.
[i-Mode] Enables Virtu i-Mode technology. It provides power saving feature.
[d-Mode] Enables Virtu d-Mode technology. This is for demanding 3D gamers
to achieve uncompromised 3D performance of discrete GPU that be
installed in the system.
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG]
Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device.
[IGD] Integrated Graphics Display.
[PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device.
Integrated Graphics Share Memory [64M]
Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This
item defines the exact memory size shared to the onboard graphics. [Options: 32M,
64M, 128M, 256M]
DVMT Memory [256MB]
DVMT memory can dynamically allocate system memory for running graphics-
intensive applications, such as 2D/3D games. [Options: 128MB, 256MB, Maximum]
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