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Type (Auto)
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is
enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each
transfer
LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing
the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more
data during each transfer.
PIO Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard
disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible
IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a diag-
nostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software
resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)
Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
IDE BusMaster (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this
item at the default value.
Drive A (1 ..44 MB 3 / ")
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This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can
connect one or two diskette drives.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Using BIOS