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4. BIOS SETUP
Head
This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to
determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type
field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
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. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type
field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
CHS Capacity
This field shows the drive's maximum CHS capacity calculated automatically by the BIOS from the
drive information you entered.
Maximum LBA Capacity
This field shows the drive's maximum LBA 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 that when this field is automatically
configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the
documentation that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set it manually.
NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]
SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
Technology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This feature is
normally disabled because system resources used in this feature may decrease system
performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PIO Mode [4]
This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Modes 0
through 4 provide successively increased performance. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices.
Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type
field must be set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options vary according to your device.
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