FabiaTech Low Power FB2403, User Manual

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support this feature, then you must configure the hard disk drive in the standard
method as described above by the <USER> option.
PIO MODE
PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have the BIOS issue a series of
commands to affect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell
the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the
complete task by them. This is simpler and more efficient (and faster). Your system
supports five modes, numbered from 0 to 4, which primarily differ in timing. When
Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode.
BLOCK (Multi-Sector Transfer)
This option allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer
data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD).
S.M.A.R.T
This field is used to activate the S.M.A.R.T (System Management and Reporting
Technologies) function for S.M.A.R.T HDD drives. This function requires an
application that can give S.M.A.R.T message.
32 Bit Data Transfer
This option sets the 32-bit data transfer option. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default
setting is e nabled .
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Hard Disk Write Protect
Set this option to protect the hard disk drive from being overwritten. The Optimal
and Fail-Safe default setting is d isabled .
Available Options: Disabled, Enabled
Default setting: Disabled
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IDE Detect Time Out (Sec.)
Set this option to stop the AMIBIOS from searching for IDE devices within the
specified number of seconds. Basically, this allows you to fine-tune the settings to
allow for faster boot times. Adjust this setting until a suitable timing that can detect
all IDE disk drives attached is found.
Available Options: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35
Default setting: 35
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ATA(PI) 80 Pin Cable Detection
Set this option to select the method used to detect the ATA (PI) 80 pin cable
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The
use of an 80-conductor ATA cable is mandatory for running Ultra ATA/66, Ultra
ATA/100 and Ultra ATA/133 IDE hard disk drives. The standard 40-conductor ATA
cable cannot handle the higher speeds.
Available options: Host & Device, Host, and Device
Default setting: Host & Device
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