Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility

Cache State

This category enables or disables the external (L2) cache.

Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu

Autotype Fixed Disk

The easiest way to set your IDE devices is to let the BIOS do it for you. When the IDE Device submenu first appears, the Autotype Fixed Disk selection is highlighted. Simply press ENTER and the remaining information is entered automatically. Do not adjust the rest of the settings unless absolutely neces- sary. The BIOS automatically enters the optimal settings.

Type

This category selects the drive type installed in the system. The options are 1- 39, User, and None. It is doubtful you will find your drive in 1-39.

If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drive’s parameters, fill this information in manually under the User category. This information may be in the manual which came with your system. If not, contact your dealer or the hard drive manufacturer to fill in this category. If you are using a SCSI hard drive, select None and refer to the documentation which came with the SCSI adapter.

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