Total Memory; Enhanced Ide Features - Acer Altos 9100 Series User Manual

4. Choose YES when asked if you want to save CMOS data.
3.2.5

Total Memory

The system automatically detects the total amount of onboard memory during the
POST and sets the memory parameters accordingly.
memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new
memory size.
3.2.6

Enhanced IDE Features

Hard Disk Block Mode
This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If
you set this parameter to Enabled, it allows data transfer in block (multiple
sectors) by increasing the data transfer rate to 256 bytes per cycle. If your system
does not boot after enabling this parameter, change the setting to Disabled. This
parameter is normally set to Enabled .
Advanced PIO Mode
Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of
faster hard drives. If your hard disk does not support this function, set this
parameter to Disabled . The default if Enabled .
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Be sure to have the correct hard disk information
beforehand.
If you install additional