Allows switching between AHCI (standard) and RAID/Intel VMD. This is often necessary when a new SSD isn't recognized during a Windows installation.
Adjusts PL1 (long duration) and PL2 (short duration) power limits to allow the CPU to boost higher for longer periods. 3. Chipset & Graphics Configuration Primary Display / Graphics Device:
Allows you to toggle XHCI hand-off, which fixes compatibility issues when installing older operating systems (like Windows 7) via USB. 4. Thermal and Fan Management
Hardware virtualization. Must be Enabled if you plan on running virtual machines (VirtualBox, VMware) or using the Windows Subsystem for Android/Linux (WSL).
Turn on the laptop and spam . The hidden Advanced tab should now be visible. Explaining the Key "Advanced Options" Settings insydeh20 setup utility rev 3.5 advanced options
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Changing the hexadecimal value for the Advanced Menu from 00 (Disabled) to 01 (Enabled). Flashing the modified BIOS back to the motherboard. Part 2: Key Settings inside the Advanced Menu
Note: If F2 doesn’t work, check the boot splash screen for the correct key.
: Allows you to set manual percentage thresholds for fan speeds based on real-time CPU temperatures. Troubleshooting: What to Do If Your PC Won't Boot Allows switching between AHCI (standard) and RAID/Intel VMD
Modifying settings in the InsydeH2O Advanced menu can sometimes lead to unexpected stability issues.
Direct assignment of hardware devices to virtual machines. Crucial for VM gaming setups. Troubleshooting Common Issues
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about accessing, navigating, and safely configuring the advanced options in InsydeH2O Rev 3.5. What is the InsydeH2O Setup Utility?
Switching storage controllers from AHCI to RAID can corrupt the boot sector of your primary drive. Thermal and Fan Management Hardware virtualization
: Controls the permanent amount of system RAM dedicated to your internal graphics card (like Intel UHD/Iris or AMD Radeon). Increasing this from 32MB to 64MB or 128MB can fix crash errors in specific games and programs.
Do not touch unless you understand JEDEC standards.
| Key(s) | Action | | :-------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------- | | ← / → | Move to the next/previous menu tab (e.g., Main , Advanced , Security ). | | ↑ / ↓ | Select an item or submenu on the current screen. | | Enter | Open a selected submenu or select a value. | | F5 / F6 | Change the value of a selected item (e.g., from Disabled to Enabled ). | | F9 | Load the default settings for the current BIOS configuration. | | F10 | Save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. |