Wincor Nixdorf BEETLE User Manual page 46

BIOS Setup
Other options for the Type field are: [None] to disable IDE devices.
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IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous
system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the
correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the
data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones
used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable. If the auto
detected parameters do not match the ones that should be used for your
disk you should enter the correct ones manually by setting [User].
[User]
Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your
drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this information.
If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select
[None].
Cylinders
This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation
to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
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Note: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User].
Heads
This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
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Note: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User].
Sector
This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
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Note: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User].
Maximum Capacity
This field shows the drive's maximum capacity calculated automatically by the
BIOS from the drive information you entered.
Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest
number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually. Note
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