Reference Guide
BIOS Settings Name Description Supported 
Operating 
System(s)
• 8 — GPIO — Sets the channel mode as General Purpose 
Input or Output.
Analog Digital Interface Mode Channel 7
Sets the defined Analog/Digital Interface mode for channel 7.
Possible values are:
• 0 — Unused — Channel is unused.
• 1 — ADC Input — Sets the channel mode as Analog-to-
Digital Converter (ADC) input.
• 2 — DAC Output — Sets the channel mode as Digital-to-
Analog Converter (DAC) output.
• 3 — DAC and ADC — Sets the channel mode as DAC 
output, but can be monitored through ADC input.
• 8 — GPIO — Sets the channel mode as General Purpose 
Input or Output.
Microsoft Windows, 
Linux
Analog Digital Interface Mode Channel 8
Sets the defined Analog/Digital Interface mode for channel 8.
Possible values are:
• 0 — Unused — Channel is unused.
• 1 — ADC Input — Sets the channel mode as Analog-to-
Digital Converter (ADC) input.
• 2 — DAC Output — Sets the channel mode as Digital-to-
Analog Converter (DAC) output.
• 3 — DAC and ADC — Sets the channel mode as DAC 
output, but can be monitored through ADC input.
• 8 — GPIO — Sets the channel mode as General Purpose 
Input or Output.
Microsoft Windows, 
Linux
Attempt Legacy Boot
Determines if BIOS should attempt to boot from the legacy boot 
list when the UEFI boot list fails.
Possible values are:
• Enabled — If the UEFI boot list fails, then BIOS attempts to 
boot from the Legacy boot list.
• Disabled — BIOS discontinues the booting process if the 
UEFI boot list fails.
Microsoft Windows, 
Linux
AudioMode
Onboard audio mode. Disabled mode completely un-assigns the 
onboard hardware resources. Half duplex mode allows only 
record or playback. Full duplex mode can record and play back 
sounds simultaneously.
Possible values are:
• Disable
• Half Duplex
• Full Duplex
Microsoft Windows
Auto Fan Speed Intensity
Configures the fan speed control if the fan speed is set to Auto 
using fanspeed BIOS setting.
Possible values are: 0 to 100
• 0 — sets the fanspeed to the optimal speed level, and higher 
percentage provides enhanced cooling.
Microsoft Windows, 
Linux
Auto On
This property defines the auto-on configuration: disabled, 
everyday or weekdays (Monday — Friday).
Possible values are:
Microsoft Windows, 
Linux
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