MSI K9AG NEO2-DIGITAL User Guide - Page 45

MS-7368 Mainboard, IOAPIC Function, MPS Table Version, Chipset Feature, VGA Share Memory, On-Chip VGA - processor support

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MS-7368 Mainboard IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. You can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. VGA Share Memory The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. On-Chip VGA This setting allows you to enable or disable the on-chip VGA function. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: 3-10

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MS-7368 Mainboard
IOAPIC Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
MPS Table Version
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system.
Chipset Feature
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
HPET
The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset.
You can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the
various ACPI methods.
VGA Share Memory
The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the
exact memory size shared to the VGA card.
On-Chip VGA
This setting allows you to enable or disable the on-chip VGA function.
Boot Sequence
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: