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Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
The Primary Master submenu identifies what ATA
devices are installed.
Main
Type:
Total Sectors:
Maximum Capacity:
Multi-Sector Transfers:
LBA Mode Control:
PIO Transfer Mode:
DMA Transfer Mode:
F1
Help
ESC
Exit
Table 2: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master Submenu of the Main Menu
Menu Field
Options
Type:
• Auto
• None
• CD-ROM
• Hard Disk
CHS Format (Cylinders, Heads, Sectors)
Cylinders:
• A number
between 0 and
65,535
Heads:
• A number
between
1 and 16
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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Primary Master [FUJITSU MHT2040AT-(PM)]
[Auto]
LBA Format
78140160
40008MB
[16 Sectors]
[Enabled]
[Multiword DMA 2]
[Disabled]
Select Item
Select Menu
Figure 2. Primary Master Submenu
Default
[Auto]
–—
–—
*Note that actual hard drive label shown may vary.
Depending on the drive type, information such as cylinders,
heads and sectors may also be displayed.
-/Space
Change Values
Enter
Select
Sub-Menu
Description
Selects the ATA/ATAPI device type. Select Auto to have the type
automatically identified by the BIOS at POST. If None is selected, all
of the following Set-up items do not appear. Select CD-ROM if a
CD-ROM drive is installed at this connection. If Hard Disk is
selected, you must specify the number of Cylinders, Heads, and Sec-
tors for the drive.
This appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When Hard Disk is
selected, you can change the value. This field is incremented by
pressing the [Spacebar]). This field is decremented by pressing the [-
] key. You can also change the field by typing in the number.
This appears only when Hard Disk is selected. When it is selected,
you can change the value. This field is incremented by pressing the
[Spacebar]). This field is decremented by pressing the [-] key. The
field can also be changed by typing in the number.
Item Specific Help
Select ATA/ATAPI drive
installed here.
[Auto]
The BIOS auto-types the
drive on boot time.
Except [Auto]
You enter parameters of
the drive.
[None]
The drive is disabled.
F9
Setup Defaults
F10
Save and Exit
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