NEC SP B-Series manual IDE Configuration Submenu

TMode (Parallel Port)

This option sets the mode for the parallel port. The options include “Output Only” (AT-compatible mode), “Bidirectional” (PS/2-compatible mode), “EPP” (Extended Parallel Port – high speed bidirectional), and “ECP” (Enhanced Capabilities Port – high speed bidirectional).

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An asterisk symbol appearing next to an option indicates that the selected IRQ is set to conflict with another device.

Audio

This option configures the onboard audio system. Select “Enabled” (default) or “Disabled.”

Legacy USB Support

This option configures support for legacy USB devices. Select “Enabled” or “Disabled.”

To return to the Advanced Menu, press Esc.

IDE Configuration Submenu

This submenu can be used to auto-configure or manually configure IDE devices, usually hard drives or CD-ROM drives. Depending on the system purchased, the available options may include “User,” “Auto” (default), “CD-ROM,” “ATAPI Removable,” “Other ATAPI,” “IDE Removable,” or “None.”

The standard hard drive (drive C) shipped with the system is configured as “Primary IDE Master.” The standard CD-ROM drive is configured as “Secondary IDE Master.”

Note: Jumpers on the IDE device must be set to the master or slave device (see the documentation that comes with the device).

IDE Controller

This option configures the system’s integrated IDE controller. Select

Tfrom “Primary,” “Secondary,” “Both” (default), or “Disabled.”

Hard Disk Pre-Delay

This option sets the time delay to allow the hard drive to spin up. The choices in seconds are “3,” “6,” “9,” “12,” “15,” “21,” and “30.”

These entries let you check or change the following hard drive parameters. They are notTavailable if “Auto” is selected.

Maximum Capacity

This field displays the maximum capacity of your hard drive, a value based on the number of cylinders, heads, and sectors.

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