The categories identify the types of 4 channels that have been installed in the computer. There are 45 predefined types with 4
Press PgUp or PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and press <Enter>. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Type “User” to define your own drive type manually.
If you select Type “User”, you will need to know the information listed below. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. This information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be “Type 1”.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If you select Type ”Auto”, BIOS will
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
TYPE | drive type |
CYLS. | number of cylinders |
HEADS | number of heads |
PRECOMP | write precompensation |
LANDZONE | landing zone |
SECTORS | number of sectors |
MODE | mode type |
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that have been installed in the computer.
None | No floppy drive installed |
360K, 5.25 in | |
1.2M, 5.25 in | |
| capacity |
720K, 3.5 in | |
1.44M, 3.5 in | |
2.88M, 3.5 in |
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