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Using BIOS
ATA/IDE Configuration (Compatible)
The ATA/IDE option can be configured as “Disabled”, “Compatible (default)” and “Enhanced” in the
BIOS configuration. Windows* 98SE and Windows* Me operating systems do not support Enhanced
mode IDE/Serial ATA resources for more than four devices. If the ATA/IDE option is set to Enhanced
mode, the operating installation will not be able to recognize the drive, and the installation will fail.
Before installing 98SE or Me, the ATA/IDE configuration must be changed from Enhanced to Legacy
mode.
IDE Configuration (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Help Item
IDE Configuration
IDE Configuration
mnlk
: Move F1: General Help
+/-/:
Value ESC: Exit F10: Save Enter : Select
F9: Optimized Defaults
F8:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Previous Values
ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]
Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec]
f
f
f
f
Primary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master [Hard Disk]
Secondary IDE Slave [CD/DVD ROM]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
ATA (PI) 80Pin Cable Detect [Host & Device]
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
Options
IDE Chennels (SATA Pri, PATA Sec)
Use this item to set up the primary and secondary sequence of IDE channels and SATA channel. If
set ATA/IDE Configuration to Compatible mode and IDE channels to SATA Pri/PATA Sec, users can
only plug in SATA devices on SATA1 and SATA2; if set ATA/IDE Configuration to Compatible mode and
IDE channels as SATA Sec/PATA Pri, users can only plug in SATA devices on SATA3 and SATA4 or else
SATA devices will not be recognized. If set ATA/IDE Configuration to Enhanced mode, then SATA
devices can be plugged into any SATA connector.
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave(Not detected/Hard Disk/CD/DVD ROM)
Your computer has two IDE channels and each channel can be installed with one or two devices
(Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel
allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
If any IDE device is detected in any one of the above items, press <Enter> to reveal the following
information.
Hard Disk Write Protect (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable hard disk write protection.
IDE Detect Time Out (35)
This item allows you to set time out for IDE detection.
ATA (PI) 80Pin Cable Detect (Host & Device)
This item allows you to select the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable.
Press <Esc> to return to Advanced BIOS Features setting page.