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Using BIOS
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave/ IDE Drive(Auto)
Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure
IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual and
then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in the
items described below. Please noted that if you choose IDE Channel 2/3 Master, the
item may change to Extended IDE Drive.
Refer to your drive’s documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to obtain
this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the
configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive.
Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installed hard
disk.
Access Mode (Auto)
This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large
Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide
the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. If you choose IDE Channel 2/3 Master,
the item only have Large and Auto.
Drive A/Drive B (1.44M, 3.5 in./None)
These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system.
You can connect one or two diskette drives.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled)
Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode
is sometimes used in Japan.
Video (EGA/VGA)
This item defines the video mode of the system. This motherboard has a built-in VGA
graphics system; you must leave this item at the default value.
Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are
display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.
Halt On (All Errors)
This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You
can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the
system.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.
Press <Esc> to return to AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility page.
