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This item displays the contents detected by the PC when ‘Type’ is [Auto]. If ‘Type’ is a value other than [Auto] and [None], set the number of sectors that can be transferred in a single operation.
A larger number of sectors specified will allow greater disk access.
-Disabled
The computer transfers data sector by sector. Select this item when the connected disk does not support
-2, 4, 8, 16 Sectors (Initial value: 16 Sectors)
Select the number of sectors to transfer in a single operation.
–LBA MODE Control
This item sets whether LBA (Logical Block Addressing allowing access using logical serial numbers) is enabled. The best mode is selected and displayed automatically when ‘Type’ is [Auto] or [Hard Disk] (only when a hard disk unit is mounted).
-Disabled
LBA mode is disabled
-Enabled (Initial value) LBA mode is enabled.
Point
-When LBA mode is enabled, the connected hard disk must support LBA.
-If LBA MODE Control is changed after the hard disk is formatted, the computer may not access the hard disk correctly. Do not change this item after the hard disk is formatted.
– Transfer Mode
This item sets data transfer mode (fast PIO) between device hosts. The best |
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mode is selected and displayed when ‘Type’ is [Auto]. When something other |
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than [Auto] or [None] as ‘Type,’ is selected, the user can select a desired | 4 | |
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-Standard (Initial value)
The most basic data transfer mode is elected.
-Fast PIO 1/2/3/4, Fast PIO 3/DMA 1, Fast PIO 4/DMA 2
Select a desired data transfer mode. A larger number indicates a higher transfer rate.
Point
When a PIO transfer mode other than Standard is selected, the connected hard disk must support the mode selected.
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