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5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology)
capability of your hard drive. This features allows your system to report read/write
errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor
utility is installed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
5.3.4 IDEConguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to
congure the item.
IDE Conguration
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Options
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI device(s).
Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]