BIOS Settings Glossary version 13 - Alphabetical

BIOS Settings Dictionary – Alphabetical
V13 – November 2009
HDD Self Diagnostic Advanced > Boot
Configuration
• Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology (SMART).
For information on S.M.A.R.T., refer to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-
Monitoring,_Analysis,_and_Reporting_Technology
High Definition Front
Panel Audio
This BIOS setting is
present only on Intel®
Desktop Boards that
include High Definition
Audio.
Advanced >
Peripheral
Configuration
• Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables High Definition Front Panel Audio
High Precision Timer Advanced >
Chipset
Configuration
• Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables HPET (High Precision Event Timer)
support.
For information on HPET, refer to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPET
High Speed USB Advanced > USB
Configuration
• Disable
• Enable
Disable this option when a USB 2.0 driver is not available.
Host Burn-in Mode Advanced >
Chipset
Configuration >
Burn-in Mode
• Default
• -2.0%
• -1.0%
• +1.0%
• +2.0%
• +3.0%
• +4.0%
• +5.0%
• +6.0%
• +7.0%
• +8.0%
• +9.0%
• +10.0%
This setting alters host clock frequencies.
Warning: This setting is intended for validation and test
purposes only. Altering clock frequencies may reduce
system stability and/or the useful life of the system and
processor. Operation at settings beyond component
specification is not covered by Intel component warranties.
If any problems occur during operation at non-default
settings, reset the board to default values.
Host Burn-in Mode
Percentage
Advanced >
Chipset
Configuration >
Burn-in Mode
Options are
dependent on
board and
processor models;
may be set up to
30%.
Allows you to change the speed of the processor in terms
of percentage; either positive or negative.
Host Burn-in Mode
Type
Advanced >
Chipset
Configuration >
Burn-in Mode
• Positive
• Negative
Reads the percentage set in Host Burn-in Mode
Percentage as either a positive number (increases speed)
or a negative number (decreases speed).
Host Spread
Spectrum
Advanced >
Chipset
Configuration
• Down
• Center
Adjust the mean frequencies for core system clocks.
Requires additional POST time.
HPET Advanced >
Chipset
Configuration
or
Performance >
Bus Overrides
• Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables HPET (High Precision Event Timer)
support.
For information on HPET, refer to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPET