Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

This field configures the Multi-Sector Transfer Block. Select [Auto] to enable the data to transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. When [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

PIO Mode [Auto]

This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

Ultra DMA Mode [Auto]

This field enables you to select the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

32-bit DataTransfer Mode [Disabled]

This field enables you enable or disable 32-bit data transfer mode. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.2 System Information

This option displays detailed information about the BIOS, processor and system memory. The values for these fields are automatically detected. Refer to the screen capture below for details.

AMI BIOS

 

Version

: 08.00.08

Build Data

: 08/04/03

Processor

 

Type

: AMD DURON(TM)

Speed

: 1600MHz

Count

: 1

System Memory

Size

: 256MB

ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard

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