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User’s Guide
Hard Disk Block Mode
This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk
in use. If you set this parameter to
Auto
, the BIOS utility
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
Disabled
.
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
.
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, enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS,
Windows 3.x, and Windows 95 environments. Other operating
systems require this parameter to be set to
Disabled
.
