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Table 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Parameters
Parameter
Options
Description
Write Precomp
0 to 65534
None
Enables/disables multi-Sector transfers. Disabled
is default if drive is none.
Multi-Sector Transfers 2,4,8,16, Sectors
Disabled
Enables/disables multi-Sector transfers. Disabled
is default if drive is none.
LBA Mode Control
Enabled
Disabled (default)
Enables/disables Logical Block Access. Disabled
is default if drive is none.
32-Bit I/O
Enabled (default)
Disabled
Enables/disables 32 bit communications between
the CPU and IDE controller.
Transfer Mode
Standard (default)
Fast PIO1
Fast PIO2
Fast PIO3
Fast PIO4
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 2-4 for a description of memory cache parameters.
CAUTION:
Incorrect settings can cause the
system to malfunction.
Table 2-4 Memory Cache Parameters
Parameter
Options
Description
External cache
Enabled (default)
Disabled
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.
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