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Using BIOS
LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing
more data during each transfer.
PIO Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing
the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a
diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.
software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)
Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
Type (Auto)
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature
is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data
during each transfer
Advanced Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced Setup
CPU Virtualization Enabled
AMD C&Q Enabled
Quick Power on Self Test Enabled
Boot Up Numlock Status On
APIC Mode Enabled
1st Boot Device Hard Drive
2nd Boot Device CD/DVD
3rd Boot Device Remvable Dev.
Boot Other Device
Enabled
Enable/Disable
Secure Virtual Machine
Mode (SVM)
Help Item
: Move F10: Save
+/-/: Value Enter : Select
F9: Optimized Defaults F1:General Help
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ESC: Exit