2-8 Setup Utility
IDE Configuration Submenu
This submenu can be used to auto-configure or manually configure the IDE devices, usually
hard drives or CD-ROM drives. Depending on the system you purchased, the available
options may include “User,” “Auto” (default), “CD-ROM,” “ATAPI Removable,” or
“None.”
The standard hard drive (drive C) shipped with the system is configured as “Primary IDE
Master.” The standard
CD-ROM drive is configured as “Secondary IDE Master.”
NOTE:
Jumpers on the IDE device must be set
to the master or slave device (see the
documentation that comes with the device).
IDE Controller
This option configures the system’s integrated IDE controller. Select from
“Primary,” “Secondary,” “Both” (default) or “Disabled.”
Hard Disk Pre-Delay
This option set the time delay to allow the hard disk to spin up. The choices in
seconds are “3,” “6,” “9,” “12,” “15,” “21,” and “30.”
These entries let you check or change the following hard disk drive parameters. They are
not available if “Auto” is selected.
Cylinders/Heads/Sectors fields.
Cylinders — If your device configuration type is set to “Auto,” this field displays
the number of cylinders for your hard drive and cannot be changed. If the Type is
set to “User,” you must enter the correct number of cylinders for your hard drive.
Heads — If your device configuration type is set to “Auto,” this field displays the
number of heads for your hard drive and cannot be changed. If the Type is set to
“User,” you must enter the correct number of heads for your hard drive.
Sectors — If your device configuration type is set to “Auto,” this field displays
the number of sectors for your hard drive and cannot be changed. If the Type is
set to “User,” you must enter the correct number of sectors for your hard drive.
Maximum Capacity — This field displays the maximum capacity of your hard disk
drive, a value based on the number of cylinders, heads and sectors.
