K7T266Pro2 BIOS

Hi everyone,
I have two additional settings in my BIOS (v3.7) which are not mentioned in my hard-copy manual, nor in any manuals I have downloaded. 8o
The settings are located in ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES:
Write to Read Delay (Enable or Disable)
Read to Write Delay (0, 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Can you please explain what these settings are for.
Cheers

Have you looked here? http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/forum/index.php?threadid=103&boardid=8&styleid=1

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