Bios; Mass Storage - Matrox 4Sight X Installation And Hardware Reference

BIOS

The basic input/output system (BIOS) is the interface between the operating
system and the hardware. Its data, crucial to the proper functioning of the
hardware, is stored in a flash memory device which sits on the Matrox 4Sight X
motherboard.
The capabilities of the BIOS flash memory chip are similar to that of
electrically-erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), in that it can
be erased and re-written, as well as hold its content without power. This flash
memory chip is limited to 10000 write cycles.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to reconfigure the BIOS to your
specifications. It is accessed by pressing the Delete key at startup, during power-up
self-test (POST). For more information on the BIOS Setup utility, refer to
Appendix A: BIOS reference.

Mass storage

To store data, the Matrox 4Sight X integrated unit features a 40-Gbyte, 2.5-inch
hard disk drive (different storage capacities other than 40 Gbytes are also available
from Matrox). It is connected to one of the 7-pin SATA connectors on the
motherboard. A second hard disk drive can also be connected to the motherboard,
via the second 7-pin SATA connector.
The hard disk drive includes the following features:
• Support for programmed I/O (PIO) modes 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• Support for direct memory access (DMA) modes 0, 1, and 2.
• Support for ultra DMA modes 0, 1, and 2.
• Cyclical redundancy checking (CRC).
• Logical block addressing (LBA).
The hard disk drive is resistant to small and medium shocks or vibration, but can
be permanently damaged if subjected to excessive forces. For more information
on mass storage, refer to Appendix B: Technical reference.
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