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Using BIOS
Block Mode (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing
more data during each transfer.
PIO Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing
the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a
diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.
software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable 32 Bit Data Transfer.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Type (Auto)
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature
is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data
during each transfer.
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Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
Primary IDE Master
Type
LBA/Large Mode Auto
Block Mode Auto
PIO Mode Auto
DMA Mode Auto
S.M.A.R.T Auto
32Bit Data Transfer Enabled
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Primary IDE Master
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Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices
(Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports six SATA channels and
each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure
each device on the IDE channel.
IDE Devices
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