HP Compaq dx7200 MT Reference Manual page 19

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DPS Self-Test
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Service Reference Guide, dx7200
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
• SATA 2 (if present) is seen as SATA Primary Device 1.
• SATA 3 (if present) is seen as SATA Secondary Device 1.
"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 some 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 some 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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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features
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