SA - PCI Express options
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH
(platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must
be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]
PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy‑saving conditions, or use the ASUS
optimized energy saving prole. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L1] [L0sL1]
2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The following three items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to
[Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or
high‑denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio
module supports.
[HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition
audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output.
Depop [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI Express X16_2 slot (Black) bandwidth [X2 mode]
[X4 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support. PCIe X1_1
and PCIe X1_2 will be disabled.
[X2 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled.
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
Realtek PXE Option ROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to
enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
2‑36 Chapter 2: Getting started