TPM Configuration: Trusted Computing settings. This does not affect access to the computer or installed OS, only the BIOS/UEFI.
Set Supervisor Password: Sets a password for the Setup Utility. Power on boot beep: Enable/disable a beep as the computer starts up.īattery low alarm beep: Enable/disable a beep when the battery is critically low. SATA Mode: The SATA (Seral ATA) controller is designed to operate in AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) mode only. For 3000MHz memory, use the XMP1 profile.
Software Guard Extensions (SGX): Enable or disable Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions.) UEFI OS Fast Boot: When enabled, the system firmware does not initialize the keyboard or check for the firmware menu key. Extends Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) by providing hardware assets for virtual hypervisors. VT-d: Enable/disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Intel Speed Shift Technology: Enabling will expose the CPPCv2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states (power states.) Disabling this may cause issues with booting. GPU Performance Scaling: NVIDIA GPU Performance Scaling Support. Using FlexiCharger for extended periods of time will decrease the battery indicator's accuracy. FlexiCharger will not start charging the battery unless it is below the lower threshold, and will stop charging the battery at the upper threshold. MAC Address: Displays the network adapter's hardware address.Īdvanced Chipset Control: Options for FlexiCharger, GPU Performance Scaling, Intel Speed Shift Technology, VT-d, UEFI OS Fast Boot, Software Guard Extensions (SGX), ME State, HeadPhone PC Beep Sound Support.įlexiCharger: Options to enable/disable FlexiCharger. ME FW/MB Series/BIOS Version/KB/EC Firmware Rev: Displays information about the BIOS version(s). System/Extended Memory: Displays information about the amount of RAM installed. System Date/Time: Sets the system date/time using the hardware clock.
OffBoard SATA/NVMe Controller Configuration: Opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of any devices on the offboard SATA/NVMe controller, if installed. SATA Port #: Opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a SATA device on the SATA ports. It's not recommended to make changes unless the settings are provided by Support or you understand what you're changing. The BIOS/UEFI Setup utility allows you to make low-level changes to your Adder WS. You can also check for updates under Settings -> Devices -> Firmware in Pop!_OS, or using the Firmware Manager app in Ubuntu.
The firmware manager will notify you if a firmware update is available for your Adder WS. For boot options, hold F7 while booting and choose your preferred boot device.īIOS/UEFI firmware updates and instructions are sent out as needed.If no problems are detected, your Adder WS will load GRUB for Ubuntu or systemd-boot for Pop!_OS. Any issues that prevent the system from booting will be displayed and you will be prompted to enter the Setup. As it proceeds, it will notify you if anything is wrong. When starting your Adder WS, it takes a few seconds to conduct a quick check of the components.