Table 5-3
Computer Setup—Advanced (for advanced users) (continued)
Option
Heading
Select to enable the M.2 controller. Default is enabled.
Increase Idle Fan Speed(%)
Sets idle fan speed percentage. This setting only changes the minimum fan speed. The fan is still
automatically controlled.
Port Options
SATA0
Lets you disable the connector. Default is enabled.
SATA1
Lets you disable the connector. Default is enabled.
Rear USB ports
Lets you disable the ports. Default is enabled.
Right USB ports
Lets you disable the ports. Default is enabled.
USB Legacy Port Charging
Lets you enable USB charging port capability when the computer is in hibernate or shutdown mode.
Default is enabled.
USB Type-C Downstream Charging
Lets you enable USB charging port capability when the computer is in hibernate or shutdown mode.
Default is enabled.
Restrict USB Devices
Specify the following categories of USB devices to enable:
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Allow all USB devices (default)
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Allow only keyboard and mouse
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Allow all but storage devices and hubs.
When some devices are restricted, the system will disable USB ports that do not meet the allowed
criteria. This feature is usually combined with similar policies within the operating system since USB
devices can be moved to different ports. The ports disabled by the BIOS will remain disabled until the
system is restarted.
USB Type-C Controller Firmware Update
Default is enabled.
Option ROM Launch
Policy
These policies control whether Legacy Option ROMs or UEFI drivers are loaded. Default is ‘All legacy’ for
Windows 7 and other non-Windows configurations. Default is ‘All UEFI’ for Windows 8.1 or later.
Configure Option ROM Launch Policy
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All legacy
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All UEFI
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All UEFI except video
Power Management
Options
Runtime Power Management (enable/disable)
Allows certain operating systems to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software
load does not require the full capabilities of the processor. Default is enabled.
Extended Idle Power States (enable/disable)
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