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DMA Mode [Auto]
When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the system and the IDE controller by
using DMA capability (for improved transfer speeds and data integrity) . Different speeds are supported
by different generations of IDE devices. SW = Single Word, MW = Multiple Word, U = Ultra
Mode 0 = 16.7MB/s
Mode 2 = 33.3MB/s (ATA/33)
Mode 4 = 66.7MB/s (ATA/66)
The configuration options are: [Auto] [SWDMA0...2] [MWDMA0...2] [UDMA0...4]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
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 infor-
mation 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. The configuration options are: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfers for supported devices. The configuration options are: [Dis-
abled] [Enabled]
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Mode 1 = 25.0MB/s
Mode 3 = 44.4MB/s
Mode 5 = 100MB/s (ATA/100)
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