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Setup Utility 2-15
Enhanced IDE Features
HARD DISK SIZE > 504 MB
When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed
hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a
hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made possible
through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation. However,
this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x,
Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.5 and above. Other operating systems
require this parameter to be set to Disabled.
HARD DISK BLOCK MODE
This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in
use. If you set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically
detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function.
If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate
of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the feature, change the setting to
Disabled.
ADVANCED PIO MODE
When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed
hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for faster data
recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This
results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature,
change the setting to Disabled.
HARD DISK 32-BIT ACCESS
Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the
use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works
only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Novell NetWare. If
your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this
parameter to Disabled .