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Advanced PIO Mode
When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the 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. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled
.
The default setting is
Auto.
This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.
Hard Disk 32-bit Access
Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This
enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x/95/98, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard
disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled . The default setting is Enabled.
This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.
DMA Transfer Mode
The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by increasing the transfer rate. However,
besides enabling these features in the BIOS Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes require the DMA
driver to be loaded. By setting this parameter to
Auto
, BIOS automatically sets the appropriate DMA mode for
your hard disk. The default setting is Auto.
This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.
CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode
Set this parameter to Enabled to enable the DMA mode for the CD-ROM drive. This improves the system
performance since it allows direct memory access to the CD-ROM. To deactivate the function, set the parameter to
Disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.
