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3.14.3.3 Heads
If IDE Device Configuration is set to User Definable, you must type the correct number of heads
for your IDE device.
If IDE Device Configuration is set to Auto Configured, this reports the number of heads for your
IDE device and cannot be modified.
3.14.3.4 Sectors
If IDE Device Configuration is set to User Definable, you must type the correct number of sectors
for your IDE device.
If IDE Device Configuration is set to Auto Configured, this reports the number of sectors for your
IDE device and cannot be modified.
3.14.3.5 Maximum Capacity
Reports the maximum capacity of your IDE device. It is calculated from the number of cylinders,
heads, and sectors. There are no options.
3.14.3.6 IDE Translation Mode
Specifies the IDE translation mode. The options are:
• Standard CHS (standard cylinder head sector−less than 1024 cylinders)
• Logical Block
• Extended CHS (extended cylinder head sector−greater than 1024 cylinders)
• Auto Detected (BIOS detects IDE drive support for LBA) (default)
CAUTION
Do not change the IDE Translation Mode from the option selected when the hard drive was
formatted. Changing the option can result in corrupted data.
3.14.3.7 Multiple Sector Setting
Sets the number of sectors transferred by an IDE drive per interrupt generated. The options are:
• Disabled
• 4 Sectors/Block
• 8 Sectors/Block
• Auto Detected (default)
Check the specifications for your IDE device drive to determine which setting provides optimum
performance for your drive.
3.14.3.8 Fast Programmed I/O Modes
Sets how fast transfers on the IDE interface occur. The options are:
• Disabled
• Auto Detected (default)
If set to Disabled, transfers occur at a less than optimized speed. If set to Auto Detected, transfers
occur at the drive's maximum speed.