No floppy drive installed
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
5.25 inch AT-typehigh-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. (Default value) 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:

Auto

Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)

None

Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic

 

detection step and allow for faster system start up.

Manual

User can manually input the correct settings

Access Mode

Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:

 

CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)

IDE Channel 2/3/4/5/6/7 Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods:

Auto

Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST.

 

(Default value)

None

Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the

 

automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.

Access Mode

Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:

 

Large/Auto(default:Auto)

Capacity

Capacity of currently installed hard disk.

Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information.

Cylinder

Number of cylinders

Head

Number of heads

Precomp

Write precomp

Landing Zone

Landing zone

Sector

Number of sectors

Drive A / Drive B

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer.

None

360K, 5.25" 1.2M, 5.25"

720K, 3.5"

1.44M, 3.5" 2.88M, 3.5"

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Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S4, GA-M59SLI-S5 Time, IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave, IDE Channel 2/3/4/5/6/7 Master, Drive a / Drive B

GA-M59SLI-S4, GA-M59SLI-S5 specifications

The Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S4 and GA-M59SLI-S5 are motherboard models that cater to users seeking performance and stability, particularly in gaming and high-performance computing scenarios. Both motherboards leverage the NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI chipset, which allows for multiple graphics card setups, making them an excellent choice for gamers and professionals working with graphic-intensive applications.

One of the key features of both models is the support for AMD's AM2 and AM2+ processors. This versatility ensures that users can tap into a wide range of CPUs, from budget-friendly options to high-end models, allowing for extensive customization based on performance needs. The motherboards support dual-channel DDR2 memory, which enhances the bandwidth and overall performance of the system. The GA-M59SLI-S4 supports up to 8GB of RAM, while the GA-M59SLI-S5 can handle a similar capacity, providing an adequate foundation for gaming and multitasking.

Both motherboards are equipped with multiple PCI Express slots, enabling SLI configuration with NVIDIA graphics cards. This is a standout feature that enhances gaming performance by allowing two graphics cards to work together for increased graphic output and frame rates. Furthermore, the motherboards come with SATA connections and RAID support, allowing for flexible storage options and data redundancy.

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