A Configure Superio Configuration; Bide Configuration - TYAN Thunder HEsl S2567 User Manual

3.2-A. Configure SuperIO Configuration
In this sub screen you can configure the different hardware ports available, and change the status of the
floppy controller.
Onboard Floppy Controller
Serial Port Address
Serial Port 2 Address
Serial Port 2 Mode
Parallel Port Address
3.2-B. IDE Configuration
On bootup, the BIOS will auto-detect the existence of IDE devices such as hard drives and CD-ROMs.
You can also check the status of those IDE devices and change other IDE-related options. There are also
configuration sub screens for each IDE device (denoted by the
you set up, some options may or may not be available. In most cases, the default settings that appear
when the device is detected by the BIOS will be sufficient. To absolutely sure that your settings are cor-
rect, always check the documentation for each device you set up.
Onboard PCI IDE Controller
Hard Disk Protect
ATA(PI) Detect Time Out
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection
An explanation of possible options in the IDE configuration sub-screens is shown on the next page.
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This device handles communication between the floppy drive and
the motherboard. [Default setting is Enabled]
The address of Serial Port 1 can be changed if a hardware conflict
occurs. [Default setting is Normal]
You can set the address for Serial Port 2 by using this option
[Default is 2F8/IRQ3]
Depending on your needs, the mode of Serial Port 2 can be
altered. [Default is Normal]
You can set the address for the Parallel Port by using this option.
[Default is Disabled]
The PCI IDE controller is essential for communication between
the IDE devices and the motherboard. [Default setting is Both]
This option disables or enables write protection to the IDE
devices. This option is only effective if the devices are being
accessed through the BIOS. [Default setting is Disabled]
The BIOS will spend a preset amount of time to detect any IDE
devices before it continues to the next stage of bootup. The
amount of time can be changed using this option. [Default is 35]
Selects the process that the BIOS will use to detect 80Pin
ATA(PI) cables. [Default is Host & Device]
symbol). Depending on what devices
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