2-12 Setup and Operation
IDE Adapter 0 configures the primary IDE/PCI port (primary channel), IDE Adapter 1
configures the secondary IDE port.
Each IDE Adapter parameter has a right-pointing arrow to the left of it. Selecting the
option displays an IDE adapters advanced features menu with IDE hard disk parameters.
Select an IDE Adapter option and set parameters for each hard disk separately.
Use Table 2-3 to configure the hard disk. If the IDE hard disk features auto IDE type
detection, select the Autotype Fixed Disk parameter. The system then automatically detects
the hard disk type and sets the remaining parameters.
CAUTION:
Incorrect settings can cause the
system to malfunction and to not read the drive.
Table 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Parameters
Parameter
Options
Description
Type
1 to 39
User
Auto
Selecting 1 to 39 fills in all remaining fields with
values for predefined disk type. “User” prompts
user to fill in remaining fields. When "Auto" is
selected, the BIOS automatically sets drive type.
Cylinders
1 to 16,384
Specifies number of cylinders.
Heads
1 to 16
Specifies number of read/write heads.
Sectors/Track
1 to 63
Specifies number of sectors per track.
Write Precomp
0 to 65534
None
Specifies the number of the cylinder at which to
change the write timing.
Multi-Sector Transfers
2,4,8,16, Sectors
Disabled
Specifies the number of sectors in multi-sector
transfers.
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.
