Foxconn A88GA - Manual (Page 31)

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► BIOS ID / BIOS Version
It displays the current BIOS ID/version. User can check this information and discuss with
the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.
► Memory Size
This item displays the current memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod-
ules were installed in your system before powering on.
► MAC Address
This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address.
► CPU Name
It displays the current CPU name.
Advanced BIOS Features
► MPS Revision
This feature is only applicable to multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the
MPS that the motherboard will use. The MPS is a specification by which PC manufacturers
design and build CPU architecture systems with two or more processors. MPS 1.1 was the
original specification. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for improved
support of multiple PCI bus configurations and greater expandability in the future. In addition,
MPS 1.4 introduces support for a secondary PCI bus without requiring a PCI bridge. If your
operating system comes with support for MPS 1.4, you should keep the setting as the default
1.4. You also need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you need to make use of the secondary PCI
bus on a motherboard that doesn't come with a PCI bridge. You should only leave it as 1.1
only if you are running an older operating system that only supports MPS 1.1.
► PCI Latency Timer
This item is used to set the PCI latency timer. The value is in unit of PCI cycle for PCI device
latency timer register. Setting values are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248.
This feature controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over.
The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can retain control of the bus. Low values for
the PCI Latency Timer will reduce the effective PCI bandwidth while higher values means
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Advanced BIOS Features
MPS Revision [1.4] Help Item
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Quiet Boot [Enabled] Select MPS Revision
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
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