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[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as MO.
Cylinders
This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.
Heads
This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct values.
Write Pre-compensation
Enter Write
Sectors
This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.
Maximum Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.
LBA Mode
This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the LBA mode.
Block Mode
Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.
Fast Programmed I/O Modes
This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.
32 Bit Transfer Mode
It allows user to enable
Ultra DMA Mode
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability.
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus
Detailed descriptions of these menus are listed in the Appendix. See page 21.
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