Foxconn G41MXP User Manual

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► 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
every PCI device will have to wait longer before they can get access to the bus, but when they
do get access, they can conduct their transactions for a longer time. Normally, a default value
of 64 cycles is set. Some PCI devices may not agree with longer latency times so if you start
facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. Higher
values will actually reduce performance as too much time may be allocated to each PCI
device to the disadvantage of other devices on the bus.

► Quiet Boot

This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot.
[Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages.
[Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages.

► Quick Boot

While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the
time needed to boot the system.

► Floppy Drive Seek

This item controls whether the BIOS will be checking for a floppy drive while booting up. If it
cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical unavailability), it will ap-
pear an error message. Disabling this function, then POST will not detect the floppy.

► Bootup Num-Lock

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The
available settings are: On (default) and Off.

► Boot Device Priority

Press to go to its submenu.

Boot Device Priority

Help Item

1st Boot Device

Specifies the boot

Try Other Boot Device [No]

sequence from the

available devices.

A device enclosed in

parentesis has been

disabled in the

corresponding type menu.

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