When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Manually detecting an IDE drive
If you wish to manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE Master item to [Manual], and the Access Mode item to [CHS].
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Primary IDE Master | [Manual] |
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Access Mode | [CHS] |
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Cylinder | [ | 0] |
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Head | [ | 0] |
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Precomp | [ | 0] |
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Landing Zone | [ | 0] |
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Sector | [ | 0] |
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PIO Mode | [Auto] | ||
UDMA Mode | [Auto] | ||
Transfer Mode | None |
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S.M.A.R.T Status | None |
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Item Specific Help
Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system. ‘Manual’ will let you select the number of cylinders, heads, etc.
Note: PRECOMP=65535 means none!
Before attempting to manually configure an IDE drive, make sure that you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed IDE drive!
To manually enter the number of cylinder, head, precomp, landing zone, and sector per track for the drive, highlight an item,
To enter a value, you may also highlight the item, then press <Enter> to display a
Displays the
Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders.
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