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Chapter 2
IDE Prefetch
The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching, for faster
drive access. If you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE
interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support
prefetching.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
IDE Primary / Secondary Master / Slave PIO
The IDE PIO (Programmed Input / Output) fields let you set a PIO
mode (0-4) for each of the IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface
supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased
performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the
best mode for each device.
The Choices: Auto (default), Mode0, Mode1, Mode2, Mode3, Mode4.
IDE Primary / Secondary Master / Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA / 33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive
supports. Mode 0 through 4 provide successively increased
performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the
best mode for each device.
The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.
Muti-Media setting
The multimedia setting submenu is used to configure various multimedia
peripherals such as audio and game equipment. If you highlight the literal "Press
Enter" next to the "Muti-Media setting" label and then press the enter key, it will
take you a submenu with the following options:
Onboard Legacy Audio
The field controls the onboard legacy audio.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
Sound Blaster
Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for Windows DOS box and real-mode
DOS legacy compatibility.
The Choices: Enabled, Disabled (default).
SB I/O Base Address
Change the SoundBlaster Pro Base I/O Address settings.
The Choices: 220H(default), 240H, 260H, 280H.
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BIOS Setup
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