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Using BIOS
Access Mode (Auto)
This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA
(Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automati-
cally decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. If you choose IDE
Channel 2/3 Master, the item only have Large and Auto.
IDE Channel 0 Master (Auto)
Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure
IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual
and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive
in the items described below. Please noted that if you choose IDE Channel 2/3
Master, the item may change to Extended IDE Drive.
Refer to your drive’s documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to
obtain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the
configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive.
Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installed
hard disk.
Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are
display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.
Halt On (All, But Keyboard)
This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test)
routine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are
sufficient to halt the system.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.
Drive A (1.44M, 3.5 in.)
The item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the
system. You can connect one or two diskette drives.
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