ECS A785GM-M User Manual
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Using BIOS
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing
more data during each transfer.
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.
the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows users to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
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.
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 32Bit Data Transfer.
LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
IDE Master
Type
Auto
LBA/Large Mode
Auto
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer
Auto
PIO Mode
Auto
DMA Mode
Auto
S.M.A.R.T.
Auto
32Bit Data Transfer
Enabled
F9: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
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.
is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data
during each transfer.
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IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6
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.
(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.
CMOS SETUP Utility – Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
IDE Master
Help Item
Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
of device connected
to the system.
Device : Not Detected
mnlk
: Move
F10: Save ESC: Exit
Enter : Select
+/-/: Value