AWARD BIOS SETUP
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2. Entering incorrect drive specifications will result in a hard disk drive that will
function improperly or not function at all.
Primary Master / Primary Slave
Secondary Master / Secondary Slave:
Press PgUp / <+> or PgDn / <-> to select Manual,
None, Auto type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive
table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this
category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to
define your own drive type manufally.
If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in
the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be
“None”
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be
“None”
Here is a brief explanation of drive specifications:
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Access Mode:
The settings are Auto, Normal, Large, LBA.
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Cylinder:
Number of cylinders
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Head:
Number of heads
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Precomp:
Write precomp
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Landing Zone:
Landing Zone
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Sector:
Number of sectors
Floppy Drive A and Floppy Drive B:
The options are as follows –
360K, 5.25 in.
720K, 3.5in.
2.88M, 3.5in.
1.2M, 5.25in
1.44M, 3.5in.
None (for Not Installed).
Note
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1. Not Installed could be used as an option for diskless workstations.
2. Highlight the listing after each drive name and select the appropriate entry.
Video:
This category selects the type of video adapter that is used for the primary system
monitor. Although secondary monitors are also supported here, you do not have to
select the type in the Setup.
