2-8 Utilities
Mode (Paralle l Port)
This option sets the mode for the parallel port. The options include
“Output On ly” (AT-compat ible mode), “Bidirect io nal” (PS/2- compatible
mode), “EPP” (Extended Parallel Port – high speed bidirectional), and
“ECP” (Enhanced Capabilities Port – high speed bidirectional).
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CAUTION
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 t o the Advance d Menu, pre s s 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 Contro lle r
This option configures the system’s integrated IDE controller. Select
from “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 not available if “Auto” is selected.
Maximum Capa c ity
This field d is p lays the max i mum capacit y of your hard d rive, a value
based on the number of cylinders, heads, and sectors.