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Note: A parameter with an asterisk (*) mark indicates that the parameter
appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. See "Entering Setup" on
page 52 for how to view the advanced level.
Parameter Description
Device Lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in
detection mode your system. If you want BIOS to automatically
configure your hard disk, select Auto. If you know
your hard disk type, you can enter the setting
manually
Device Type Indicates a hard disk type device
Cylinder Specifies the number of cylinders of your hard
disk, and is automatically set depending on your
Type parameter setting
Head Specifies the number of heads of your hard disk,
and is automatically set depending on your Type
parameter setting
Sector Specifies the number of sectors of your hard disk,
and is automatically set depending on your Type
parameter setting
Size Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB
Hard Disk LB When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically
Mode detects if the installed hard disk supports the
function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard
disk with a capacity of more than 528 MB. This is
made possible through the Logical Block Address
(LBA) mode translation. However, this enhanced
IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x,
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 3.5 and
above, and Windows 2000. Other operating
systems require this parameter to be set to
Disabled.
Chapter 4 BIOS Utility
Option
Auto
User
None
User Input
User Input
User Input
User Input
Auto
Disabled