Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Basic System Configuration

Enabling this parameter allows for faster data recovery Advanced PIO Mode and read/write timing that reduces Fixed Disk activity

time. This results in better fixed disk performance. To use this feature, your fixed disk must support the advanced PIO mode. If not, set this to Disabled.

Hard Disk Size > 504 MB

This enhanced IDE feature only works under DOS and Windows 3.x environment. If enabled, it allows you to use a fixed disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB.

This is made possible through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation. Other operating systems require this parameter be set to Disabled.

Hard Drive 32-Bit Access

Num Lock After Boot

Memory Test

Auto-Configuration Mode

If enabled, this parameter allows hard drive 32-bit access.

This parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon system boot.

The system performs a RAM test during the power-on self-test (POST) routine. Set this parameter to Disabled to bypass this test routine. The default setting is Enabled.

Set this parameter to Enabled if you do not know the fixed disk drive type parameters and the onboard communication port configuration. When set to Enabled, this parameter sets the fixed disk drive type to Auto and the System Speed to High, and enables the

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