ECS RS485M-M, Manual

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Using BIOS
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 (1.44M, 3.5 in.)
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.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE/Extended IDE Drives (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.
If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, more
than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists
LBA for an LBA drive.
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.