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Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by
the drive. This field can also be configured manually. Note that when this field is automatically
configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the documen-
tation that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set it manually. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User Type HDD. The configuration
options are: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]
SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is an interface between a
computer's BIOS and hard disk. It is a feature of the Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics (EIDE)
technology that controls access to the hard drive. If S.M.A.R.T is enabled, the BIOS can receive
analytical information from the hard drive and determine whether to send the user a warning
message about possible future failure of the hard drive. Ideally, this should allow you to take
proactive actions to prevent impending disk crashes.
PIO Mode [ ]
When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the system and the IDE controller
by using enhanced I/O transfer modes (PIO Modes). NOTE: To make changes to this field, the
Type field must be set to User Type HDD. The configuration options are: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Ultra DMA Mode [ ]
This field auto detects Ultra DMA capability (for improved transfer speeds and data integrity) for
compatible IDE (Integrated Disk Electronics) devices. Set to Disable to suppress Ultra DMA
capability.
NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User Type HDD. The con-
figuration options are: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled]. The following is for your reference:
Mode 0 = 16.7MB/s
Mode 2 = 33.3MB/s (ATA/33)
Mode 4 = 66.7MB/s (ATA/66)
NOTE: After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press the
[Esc] key to exit back to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, you will notice that
the drive size appears in the field for the hard disk drive that you just configured.
Mode 1 = 25.0MB/s
Mode 3 = 44.4MB/s
Mode 5 = 100MB/s (ATA/100)
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