HP Compaq dx6100 MT Reference Manual page 20

Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features
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Storage Storage Options
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DPS Self-Test
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
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Removable Media Boot
Enables/disables ability to boot the system from removable media.
Legacy Diskette Write
Enables/disables ability to write data to legacy diskettes.
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After saving changes to Removable Media Write, the computer
will restart. Turn the computer off, then on, manually.
BIOS DMA Data Transfers
Allows you to control how BIOS device I/O requests are serviced.
When "Enable" is selected, the BIOS will service ATA device read
and write requests with DMA data transfers. When "Disable" is
selected, the BIOS will service ATA device read and write requests
with PIO data transfers.
SATA Emulation
Allows you to choose how the SATA controller and devices are
accessed by the operating system.
"Separate IDE Controller" is the default option. Up to 4 SATA and
2 PATA devices may be accessed in this mode. The SATA and
PATA controllers appear as two separate IDE controllers. Use this
option with Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• SATA 0 is seen as SATA Primary Device 0
• SATA 1 (if present) is seen as SATA Secondary Device 0
"Combined IDE Controller" is the other option. Up to 2 PATA and 2
SATA devices may be accessed in this mode. The SATA and PATA
controllers appear as one combined IDE controller. Use this option
with Microsoft Windows 98 and earlier operating systems.
• PATA Primary Device 0 replaces SATA 1
• PATA Primary Device 1 replaces SATA 3
IDE Controller
Allows you to enable or disable the primary IDE controller. This
feature is supported on select models only.
Primary SATA Controller
Allows you to enable or disable the Primary SATA controller.
Secondary SATA Controller
Allows you to enable or disable the Secondary SATA controller.
This feature is supported on select models only.
Allows you to execute self-tests on ATA hard drives capable of
performing the Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests.
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This selection will only appear when at least one drive capable of
performing the DPS self-tests is attached to the system.
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Service Reference Guide, dx6100