Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility

Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu

Type

This category selects the drive type installed in the system. The options are Auto (default), 1-39, User and None. If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drive’s param- eters, 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.

Multiple-Sector Transfers

This category determines the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfers. The options are Disabled (default), 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors and 16 Sectors.

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