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Block Mode:

This option allows you to select [On] for a hard disk using block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive. Select [Off] to use standard mode.

Fast Programmed I/O Modes:

This option allows you to select the PIO mode. Select [Auto] will enhance the hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

32 Bit Transfer Mode:

This option allows you to select [On] to enable 32bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.

Primary Display:

This option allows you to select the type video adapter used for the primary system monitor.

3-3. Advanced BIOS Features

Quick Boot:

This item speeds up the POST (Power On Self Test) after powering on the system. Leave this option to its default [Enabled] setting to allow the BIOS shorten or skip some check items during POST.

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