Microsoft PXP43 manual Type Auto, IDE BusMaster Enabled

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Type (Auto)

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

LBA/Large Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer (Auto)

If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode (Auto)

DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)

Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID. Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

IDE BusMaster (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

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Contents PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide PrefaceIi PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Software Setup Introduction Processor FeatureOnboard LAN Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Gbit LAN Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components Introducing the MotherboardInstalling the Motherboard in a Case Safety PrecautionsChoosing a Computer Case Setting Jumpers Checking Jumper SettingsJumper Settings Checking Jumper SettingsInstalling the Processor Installing Hardware10 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide CPU Installation ProcedureDDR2 Sdram memory module table Installing Memory ModulesTable a DDR2 memory module QVL Qualified Vendor List 12 PXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideExpansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards14 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Faudio Front Panel Audio header Connecting Optional DevicesSpdifo Spdif out header FUSB1~4 Front Panel USB headers SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectorsCdin Analog Audio Input connector 16 PXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideAbout IDE Devices Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard DriveAbout Sata Connectors Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives18 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Connecting I/O Devices 20 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Connecting Case ComponentsConnecting 24-pin power cable Connecting 4-pin power cableATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1 Cooling FAN Power ConnectorCasefan Case cooling FAN Power Connector Atxpower ATX 24-pin Power ConnectorFront Panel Header 22 PXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideStandard Configuration About the Setup UtilityEntering the Setup Utility 24 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Bios Navigation KeysUpdating the Bios Using BiosSATA1~6/PATA MASTER/SLAVE Standard Cmos Setup26 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Date & TimeType Auto IDE BusMaster Enabled28 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Advanced SetupThermal Management Enabled Intel Virtualization Technol EnabledBoot Other Device Yes Boot Up Numlock Status onApic Mode Enabled 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device CD/DVD/Hard Drive/Remvable Dev30 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Advanced Chipset SetupHpet Enabled Intel Robson EnabledIntegrated Peripherals 32 PXP43 Motherboard User’s Guide Power Management SetupResume on RTC Alarm Disabled PCI / PnP SetupResume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 MS S3 DisabledPC Health Status 34 PXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideSmart Fan Function Manufacturer Intel System Component CharacteristicsCPU Frequency Setting 333MHz Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Voltage Normal Over-clocking Function. DisabledAuto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled 36 PXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideSupervisor Password Not Installed Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password Press Enter Exit Without Saving User PasswordSave & Exit Setup 38 PXP43 Motherboard User’s GuideSoftware Setup Software SetupFor Windows Vista 64bir Driver For Windows Vista Driver For Windows XP 64bir Driver Software Setup