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Memory Cache: Opens a submenu that enables or disables external
cache memory. Cache memory improves system performance by
keeping frequently used computer instructions in memory with a faster
access time than DRAM.
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Multi-Sector Transfers: Sets the number of sectors per block
to the highest number supported by the drive. Configuration
options are Disabled, 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16
Sectors. The default setting for this field depends on the type of
hard drive installed in your computer. Before you can make
changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User or
DVD/CD-ROM.
LBA Mode Control: Enables or disables 28-bit addressing of
the hard drive, without regard for cylinders, heads, and sectors.
Note that enabling this field may decrease the access speed of
the hard drive. The default setting for this field depends on the
type of hard drive installed in your computer. Before you can
make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User or
DVD/CD-ROM.
32 Bit I/O: Enables or disables 32-Bit I/O. When Enabled
(default), your hard drive can work with applications with 32-
bit input and output. If the field is Disabled, your computer
works with 16-bit input and output and has lower performance.
Transfer Mode: Selects the method for transferring data
between the hard drive and system memory. Refer to your
drive's user documentation to specify the correct option for
this field. Options are Standard; Fast PIO 1, Fast PIO 2, Fast
PIO 3, Fast PIO 4, FPIO 3 / DMA 1 and FPIO 4 / DMA 2.
Before you can make changes to this field, the Type field must
be set to User or DVD/CD-ROM.
SMART Monitoring: SMART (self-monitoring analysis and
reporting technology) software monitors the performance of
your computer's IDE hard drive. When the SMART Device
Monitoring field is enabled, you receive a warning message if
the SMART software detects an impending drive failure. This
field is for reference only.
Ultra DMA Mode: Enables the hard drive to use ultra DMA
transfer mode to transfer data between the drive and system
memory. Options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1 and Mode 2.
Set the Type field to Auto to select the optimum transfer mode
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