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Taiwan Commate Computer Inc. 370SMA User Manual page 14

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To assign the system time, the format is "hh:mm:ss". The setting is in military time. When
entering 2:34pm enter "14:34:00".
3.2.3 Hard Disks Setting
The BIOS supports Dual-Channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports. Each port supports one
master and one slave hard drive. You can use <Enter> or <PageUp> or <PageDown> key to
change hard drive type. Incorrect setting may result in boot up error or system hang.
If your hard disk drive is not listed, you can select "Manual" mode to define your own drive
manually. We recommend that you select Type "AUTO" for all drives. The BIOS will auto-detect
the hard disk drive and CD-ROM drive at the POST stage.
If your hard disk drive is a SCSI device, please select "None" for your hard drive setting.
3.2.4 Floppy Drives A&B Setting
Select your floppy disk drive type. Options are 360KB (5.25"), 720KB (3.5"), 1.2MB (5.25"),
1.44MB (3.5), 2.88MB (3.5").
3.2.5 Floppy 3 Mode Support
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow
reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette.
3.2.6 Video Display Adapter Setting
Select the display adapter type for your system. Options are EGA/VGA, MONO, CGA40 and
CGA80.
3.2.7 Halt On
This function allows the system to halt when an error is detected during Power-On Self-Test.
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
The sub-menu (Figure 3-3) includes all AWARD enhanced functions. The correct setting can
enhance boot up efficiency. You can assign system speed, setup sequence, typematic and
system password setting. You can enter <F1> key for help on highlighted topics. If you want to
restore values before the changes you just made, press <F5> key. If you want to restore default
value, press <F6> or <F7> key.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software
Figure 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Screen
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features
IDE Primary Master

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