Zotac ION ITX series, User Manual

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IONITX series Motherboard
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Max CPUID Value Limit
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item
to [Disable] Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enable] for legacy
operating system such as Windows NT4.0..
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Execute-Disable Bit Capability
This function enhances protection of your computer , reducing exposure to viruses
and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software
and system.
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Hyper Threading Technology
Enable this function for Windows and Linux4 OS, (OS supports Hyper Threading
Technology)
Disable this function for other OS. (OS not optimized for Hyper Threading
Technology)
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Configure SATA as
This item allows you to configure SATA as IDE/AHCI/Disabled mode.
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SATA Run Mode Configuration
This item allows you to configure the SATA run mode.
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Primary/Secondary IDE Master
This displays the status of auto detection of IDE devices.
This item will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS.
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IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
The item allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
ACPI Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set General ACPI configuration, Advanced ACPI
Configuration and Chipset ACPI Configuration.
PCIPnP
The items in this menu show the function of PCI bus system and PnP. Press <enter>to
display the configuration options:
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Clear NVRAM
The items allow you to select whether clear NVRAM during system boot.
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Plug and Play O/S
When set to [No], BIOS configure all the devices in the system. When set to
[YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
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PCI Latency Timer
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer
register.