Acer Altos 11000 System User Manual page 71

Hard Disk Block Mode
This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk
in use. If you set this parameter to
automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the
Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in block
(multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the
feature, change the setting to
Advanced PIO Mode
When set to , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the
Auto
installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for
faster data recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk
activity time. This results in better hard disk performance.
disregard the feature, change the setting to
Hard Disk Size > 504 MB
When set to Auto , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the
installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to
use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made
possible through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation.
However, this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS and
Windows 3.x, WindowsWindows
systems require this parameter to be set to
BIOS Utility
, the BIOS utility
Auto
Disabled .
Disabled
95 environments. Other operating
Disabled
To
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