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PIO Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the
hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead.
The DMA mode consists of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and
UDMA (Ultra DMA). Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode.
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.3.4
Storage Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to
configure the item.
Main
Storage Configuration
OnChip SATA Channel
SATA Port1 - Port4
SATA Port5 - Port6
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OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA channel.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
[Enabled]
[IDE]
[IDE]
Options
Disabled
Enabled
Select Screen
←→
Select Item
↑↓
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F10
Save and Exit
ESC
Exit
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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