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3.6.1 IDE HDD Block Mode
If your IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic detection of
the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.
3.6.2 IDE DMA Transfer Access
Use this field to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access.
3.6.3 On-Chip IDE Device
IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode (Auto). The channel has both a master
and a slave, making four IDE devices possible. Because two IDE devices may have a
different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. The
default setting “Auto” will allow auto detection to ensure optimal performance.
3.6.4 On-Chip Serial ATA
Choose the status of serial ATA, the default setting is "Auto" which let system to
arrange all parallel and serial ATA resource automatically. The "Disabled" will disable
SATA controller. The "Combined Mode" will combine PATA and SATA, and max of 2
IDE drives in each channel. The "Enhanced Mode" will enable both SATA and PATA,
and maxes of 4 IDE drives are supported. The "SATA Only" means SATA is operat-
ing in legacy mode.
Figure 3.7 Onboard Device
3.6.5 USB Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and
you have USB peripherals. The choices: "Enabled," "Disabled."
3.6.6 USB 2.0 Controller
This entry is to disable/enable the USB 2.0 controller only. The BIOS itself may/may
not have high-speed USB support. If the BIOS has high speed USB support built in,
the support will automatically turn on when a high speed device is attached. The
choices are : "Enabled" or "Disabled."