Rev. 7.6 Of The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide Posted!

Adrian Wong · 14th Apr 2003, 02:30 AM

Yup! We just posted a new revision of the BIOS Optimization Guide!

The new Revision 7.6 BOG comes with the following updates :-

- Auto Turn Off PCI Clock Pin
- Boot To OS/2
- CPU Hyper-Threading
- DBI Output For AGP Trans
- Disable Unused PCI Clock
- Hyper-Threading Technology
- Primary Graphics Adapter
- Delayed Transaction
- PCI 2.1 Compliance
- PCI Delay Transaction

As mentioned earlier, one of the most important update is the PCI Delay Transaction BIOS feature. My original contention that it is an ISA-bus specific BIOS feature is wrong!

I have been doing some intense research on it for the last few weeks and I have finally come up with the final word on PCI Delay Transaction! So, please pass the word along. It is important that everyone's assumptions about this BIOS feature be corrected.

And if anyone of you know of any new or uncovered BIOS options, please feel free to post them here according to the format stated there. That will really help me process them faster.

Thanks!

lung · 15th Apr 2003, 02:20 PM

On the PCI Delay Transaction option, u mentioned something about PCI 2.1 compliant. How do I know if my cards r PCI 2.1 compliant?

Actually I have only one PCI card (my sound card) which is a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy DE. So is this card PCI 2.1 complaint?

Chai · 15th Apr 2003, 04:02 PM

Yes, it should be. I'm using SB Live! DE.

lung · 17th Apr 2003, 03:13 PM

Thanks!

Adrian Wong · 18th Apr 2003, 02:45 AM

Basically, the term PCI 2.1 Compliance has been loosely used to cover PCI devices that support Delayed Transactions. If your card supports Delayed Transactions, then it is considered PCI 2.1 compliant, as far as this BIOS feature is concerned.

Yes, your SoundBlaster Live! DE should be PCI 2.1 compliant. Usually, it will be stated in the specs.

14th Apr 2003, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,382 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Rev. 7.6 Of The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide Posted! Yup! We just posted a new revision of the BIOS Optimization Guide! The new Revision 7.6 BOG comes with the following updates :- - Auto Turn Off PCI Clock Pin - Boot To OS/2 - CPU Hyper-Threading - DBI Output For AGP Trans - Disable Unused PCI Clock - Hyper-Threading Technology - Primary Graphics Adapter - Delayed Transaction - PCI 2.1 Compliance - PCI Delay Transaction As mentioned earlier, one of the most important update is the PCI Delay Transaction BIOS feature. My original contention that it is an ISA-bus specific BIOS feature is wrong! I have been doing some intense research on it for the last few weeks and I have finally come up with the final word on PCI Delay Transaction! So, please pass the word along. It is important that everyone's assumptions about this BIOS feature be corrected. And if anyone of you know of any new or uncovered BIOS options, please feel free to post them here according to the format stated there. That will really help me process them faster. Thanks! __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

15th Apr 2003, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,973 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	Yes, it should be. I'm using SB Live! DE. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

18th Apr 2003, 02:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,382 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Basically, the term PCI 2.1 Compliance has been loosely used to cover PCI devices that support Delayed Transactions. If your card supports Delayed Transactions, then it is considered PCI 2.1 compliant, as far as this BIOS feature is concerned. Yes, your SoundBlaster Live! DE should be PCI 2.1 compliant. Usually, it will be stated in the specs. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

15th Apr 2003, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
lung Super Active Join Date: 4 Apr 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,528 Reputation: 26 Rep Power: 7	On the PCI Delay Transaction option, u mentioned something about PCI 2.1 compliant. How do I know if my cards r PCI 2.1 compliant? Actually I have only one PCI card (my sound card) which is a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy DE. So is this card PCI 2.1 complaint?

17th Apr 2003, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
lung Super Active Join Date: 4 Apr 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,528 Reputation: 26 Rep Power: 7	Thanks!