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Enhanced IDE Features
HARD DISK SIZE > 504 MB
When set to
Auto
, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed
hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a
hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 B. This is made possible
through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation. However,
this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x,
Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.5 and above.
systems require this parameter to be set to
HARD DISK BLOCK MODE
This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk
in use. If you set this parameter to
detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode
function.
If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple
sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the feature,
change the setting to
Disabled.
When set to
, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed
Auto
hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for faster data
recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk activity time.
This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature,
change the setting to
Disabled.
HARD DISK 32-BIT ACCESS
Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing
the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature
works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, and
Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this
function, set this parameter to
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Disabled
Auto
, the BIOS utility automatically
ADVANCED PIO MODE
Disabled
.
Other operating
.
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