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Type:
Four options are available: Auto
item, generally we suggestion you to choose "Auto" to let the BIOS automatically detect the devices.
When you set it to Auto then the detailed parameters of the HDD will be shown in the remaining items of
this menu.
A new IDE HDD must be first formatted, otherwise it can't do the read/write. The basic step in
using a HDD is to run FDISK, and then FORMAT the drive. Most current HDDs have already
been subjected to low-level format at the factory, so you can probably skip this operation.
Remember though, the primary IDE HDD must have its partition set to active within the FDISK
procedure.
If you are using an old HDD that is already formatted, auto detection can't detect the correct
parameters. You may need to do a low-level format or set the parameters manually, and then check
if the HDD is working.
ARMD means: ATAPI Removeable Media Device. Such as: IDE ZIP, IDE LS120, etc.
SR7-8X
Figure 4-3B. IDE Primary Master Setup Menu Screen Shot
CDROM ARMD User. You can choose the device type in this
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