Menu Item | Options | Description |
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IDE Device Configuration | Not Installed (1 - 46) User Auto CD-ROM Floptical |
Specifies the IDE configuration for IDE devices. 1-46 are predefined device types. The User option allows the user to manually enter the values for the cylinders, heads and sectors fields. Use of the Auto option automatically fills in the values for the cylinders, heads and sectors fields. Use for ATAPI CD-ROM Drives. ZIP Drives etc. |
Cylinders Heads Sectors Maximum Capacity |
Informational | In all modes except User, these fields will be automatically displayed based on the device type selected. |
LBA Mode | On Off |
Enables/Disables Logical Block Addressing. (Only available in User and 1-46 mode.) |
Block Mode | On Off |
Enables/disables block (multi-sector) transfers. (Only available in User and 1-46 mode.) |
Auto 0 1 2 3 4 5 |
Selects the FPIO mode to be used. (Not available in Auto mode.) | |
32 Bit Transfer Mode | On Off |
Note: This feature should only be enabled if supported by the Chipset controller. |
Note
The setup screen is functionally identical for all four IDE devices, Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master and Secondary Slave.