2-14 Setup and Operation
Table Section 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Parameters
Parameter
Options
Description
LBA Mode Control
Enabled
Disabled (default)
Sets LBA Mode Control on or off.
32-Bit I/O
Enabled (default)
Disabled
Sets 32 bit I/O to on or off.
Transfer Mode
Standard (default)
Fast PIO1
Fast PIO2
Fast PIO3
Specifies the transfer mode for moving data to
and from the hard drive. Standard is the slowest
mode but the most compatible. Fast PIO
(programmed input/output) is the slowest of the
three enhanced modes. Fast PIO3 is the fastest of
the enhanced modes.
Memory Cache
For memory caching parameters, select "Memory Cache" directly from the Main Menu
summary window. See Table Section 2-4 for a description of memory cache parameters.
CAUTION:
Incorrect settings can cause the
system to malfunction.
Table Section 2-4 Memory Cache Parameters
Parameter
Options
Description
External cache
Enabled
Disabled (default)
Sets the state of external cache.
Cache Video BIOS
Area
Enabled (default)
Disabled
Controls caching of the video BIOS area.
Caching Memory
Regions
Enabled
Disabled (default)
Default is disabled. Cache shadows optional ROM
located in specified segments of memory and can
improve performance.
CAUTION:
Some add-in
boards, particularly with on-board firmware, do not
work properly when shadowed.
Memory Shadow
Memory Shadow is always enabled. This parameter is not user-selectable.
Boot Options
The system might require a Supervisor password to set Boot parameters. Select “Boot
Options” directly from the Main Menu summary window to display the “Boot Options”
menu.