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BIOS SETUP
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IDE HDD Block Mode
This field allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to
transfer data to and from your hard disk drive.
IDE DMA transfer access
This field, by default, is enabled
On-chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with
support for two IDE channels. Select
Enabled to activate each channel
separately.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
These fields allow your system hard disk controller to work faster. Rather
than have the BIOS issue a series of commands that transfer to or from
the disk drive, PIO (Programmed Input/Output) allows the BIOS to
communicate with the controller and CPU directly.
The system supports five modes, numbered from 0 (default) to 4, which
primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the
best available mode.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
These fields allow your system to improve disk I/O throughput to
33Mb/sec with the Ultra DMA/33 feature. The options are
Auto and
Disabled .
SATA Mode
The options include IDE and AHCI .
Legacy Mode Support
The options are Disabled and Enabled .
Power ON Function
This field is related to how the system is powered on – such as with the
use of conventional power button, keyboard or hot keys. The options are
Password , Hot KEY , Mouse Left , Mouse Right , Any KEY , BUTTON
ONLY and Keyboard 98 .
KB Power ON Password
This field allows users to set the password when keyboard power on is the
mode of the Power ON function.