Pnp/Pci Configurations - MSI MS-6378 ATX User Manual

Chapter 3

PnP/PCI Configurations

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software
PNP OS Installed
Reset Configuration Data
Resources Controlled By
x
IRQ Resources
x
DMA Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Assign IRQ For VGA
Assign IRQ For USB
Assign IRQ For ACPI
↑ ↓ → ←:Move
F5:Previous Values
PNP OS Installed
When set to YES, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting
(VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operat-
ing system like Windows
the PnP cards. So, select Yes if the operating system is Plug & Play aware.
Reset Configuration Data
The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) is a method that the BIOS
uses to store resource information for both PNP and non PNP devices in a
bit string format. When Enabled, the system will rebuild ESCD and you will
see the message "ESCD Update Successfully" on boot up.
Resources Controlled By
If select Auto(ESCD), BIOS will automatically configure all the boot and PnP
(Plug & Play) compatible devices and assigns system resources like IRQ to
these devices. However, this feature means absolutely nothing unless you
PnP/PCI Configurations
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults
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95 or 98. When set to NO, BIOS will initialize all
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No
Disabled
Menu Level 8
Auto (ESCD)
Press Enter
Press Enter
Select Yes if you are
using a Plug and Play
Disabled
capable operation
Enabled
system Select No if
Enabled
you need the BIOS to
Auto
configure non-boot
devices
F10:Save ESC:Exit
F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
F1:General Help