Advanced Bios Features - ECS PF21 Extreme User Manual

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Note: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the

configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive.

Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installed hard

disk.

Access Mode

This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA

(Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically

decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.

Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5in.]

These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system.

You can connect one or two diskette drives.

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3

mode is sometimes used in Japan.

Video [EGA/VGA]

Thsi item defines the video mode of the system. This motherboard has a built-in

VGA graphics system; you must leave this item at the default value.

Halt On [All Errors]

This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine.

You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are sufficient to

halt the system.

3-4

Base Memory, Extended Memory and Total Memory

These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are

display-only fields. You cannot make chanages to these fields.

3.3-2 Advanced BIOS Features

This option defines advanced information about your system.

Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility