Intel AI5VG user manual IDE HDD Auto Detection, HDD Low Level Format

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6.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection

This option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

STANDARD CMOS SETUP

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HARD DISKS		TYPE	SIZE	CYLS		HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR					MODE
Primary Master:
			Select Primary Master Option (N=SKIP) : N
	OPTIONS	TYPE	SIZE	CYLS	HEAD		PRECOMP	LANDZ	SECTOR		MODE
	1 (Y)	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	NORMAL

NOTE: Some OSes (like SCO-UNIX) must use ”NORMAL” for installation

ESC: SKIP

Up to four IDE drives can be detected, with parameters for each appearing in sequence inside a box. To accept the displayed entries, press the “Y” key; to skip to the next drive, press the “N” key. If you accept the values, the parameters will appear listed beside the drive letter on the screen.

6.13 HDD Low Level Format

This option should only be used by a professional. Low-level formatting can cause irreparable damage to your hard disk. The procedures include selecting the drive you want to low-level format, determining the bad tracks, and proceeding with pre-formatting.

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