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Using BIOS
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.
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 enable or disable 32 Bit Data Transfer.
SATA 1~6
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This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA
device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.
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SATA1
SATA1
Type Auto
LBA/Large Mode Auto
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Auto
PIO Mode Auto
DMA Mode Auto
S.M.A.R.T. Auto
32Bit Data Transfer Enabled
Help Item
Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : HDS728080PLA380
Size : 82.3GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6
S.M.A.R.T. : Supported
mnlk
: Move
F10: Save ESC: Exit
Enter : Select +/-/: Value
F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.