Table 23. Drive Configuration Submenu (continued)

Hard Disk Pre-Delay

Disabled (default)

Specifies the hard disk drive pre-delay.

 

3 Seconds

 

 

6 Seconds

 

 

9 Seconds

 

 

12 Seconds

 

 

15 Seconds

 

 

21 Seconds

 

 

30 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

Intel (R) RAID

Disabled (default)

 

Technology

Enabled

 

 

 

 

SATA Port -0

Select to display sub-

Reports type of connected SATA device. When selected,

 

menu

displays SATA Port-0 submenu.

 

 

 

SATA Port -1

Select to display

Reports type of connected SATA device. When selected,

 

sub-menu

displays SATA Port-1 submenu.

 

 

 

PATA Primary Master

Select to display

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

 

sub-menu

displays the Primary IDE Master submenu.

 

 

 

PATA Primary Slave

Select to display

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

 

sub-menu

displays the Primary IDE Slave submenu.

 

 

 

PATA Secondary

Select to display

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

Master

sub-menu

displays the Secondary IDE Master submenu.

 

 

 

PATA Secondary

Select to display

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

Slave

sub-menu

displays the Secondary IDE Slave submenu.

 

 

 

 

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S875WP1-E specifications

The Intel S875WP1-E is a high-performance server motherboard designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise-level applications. It is ideally suited for those seeking a robust solution for data centers, cloud computing, and various business applications. Built on the Intel 875P chipset, the S875WP1-E delivers impressive features and technologies that enhance functionality and reliability.

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