Acer M11E manual Disabled, Enhanced IDE Features

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Enhanced IDE Features

HARD DISK SIZE > 504 MB

When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made possible through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation. However, this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.5 and above. Other operating systems require this parameter to be set to Disabled.

HARD DISK BLOCK MODE

This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the feature, change the setting to

Disabled.

ADVANCED PIO MODE

When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for faster data recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled.

HARD DISK 32-BIT ACCESS

Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled .

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Contents M11E System Copyright Important Safety Instructions Page Page CD ROM Safety Warning Vii FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Manual Structure About this Manual PurposeConventions Table of Contents Xii Bios UtilityXiii Xiv List of FiguresList of Tables Page System Board FeaturesUser’s Guide Major Components System Board Layout System Board Layout with Network ConnectorSystem Board Layout without Network Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Jumpers and ConnectorsBlackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin Connector Functions Jumper SettingsJP1 ESD Precautions Attaching the Processor Fan Sink Installing the Pentium II processorRemoving tape protector from Fan SInk Locking a Wide Clip End 10 Locking the metal bracket 11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism Installing a Pentium II Processor12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism 13 Installing a Pentium II Processor 14 Securing the Pentium II Processor Removing a Pentium II Processor16 Removing the Pentium II Processor Memory Configurations Memory Upgrade17 Installing a Dimm Installing a Dimm18 Removing a Dimm Removing a DimmReconfiguring the System Installing PCI Cards Installing Expansion CardsBios detects and configures only PnP cards Installing ISA Cards20 Installing an ISA Card Installing an AGP Card21 Installing an AGP Card Error Messages Software Error MessagesSystem Error Messages System Board Mmmmssssooo Wxxxx Correcting Error Conditions Page Setup Utility Setup Utility Entering SetupSetup Utility System Information Processor Processor SpeedInternal Cache Size IDE Primary Channel Master External CacheFloppy Drive a Floppy Drive BParallel Port IDE Secondary Channel SlaveTotal Memory Serial Port15 PS/2 Mouse Main Board ID Product InformationProduct Name System S/NSystem Bios Version DMI Bios VersionMain Board S/N Floppy Drives Disk Drives2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As IDE DrivesIDE Primary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel Slave IDE Secondary Channel MasterIDE Secondary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB Enhanced IDE Features DisabledDMA Transfer Mode Onboard Peripherals Serial Ports 1Base Address ∙ 3BCh ∙ 378h ∙ 278h Operation Mode Onboard Device SettingsUSB Host Controller Floppy Disk ControllerIDE Controller PS/2 Mouse ControllerOnboard Ethernet Chip SMBus Interrupt IRQ9Power Management Power Management ModeIDE Hard Disk Standby Timer System Wake-up Event Power Switch 4 secSystem Sleep Timer Modem Ring IndicatorBoot Sequence Boot OptionsFast Boot Silent BootFirst Hard Disk Drive Memory Test Num Lock After BootConfiguration Table Boot from LANDesk Service AgentDate Date and TimeTime Memory/Cache Options Advanced OptionsInternal Cache CPU Cache External CacheMemory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for Memory Parity Mode 2 PnP/PCI OptionsFor system board with LAN For system board without LAN PCI IRQ SettingVGA Palette Snoop PCI IRQ SharingPlug and Play OS Reset Resource AssignmentsCPU Frequency Graphics Aperture SizeBus Frequency CPU MultipleProcessor Speed Setup Password To set or change a PasswordSystem Security Setup Utility To remove your Setup Password To bypass Setup Password Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable Power-on password Power-on PasswordDisk Drive Control Drive Control SettingsAbort Settings Change Load Default SettingsExit Setup