IBM NetVista
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to
automatically detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.
Note:
If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports
LBA mode, more than one line will appear in the
parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA for an LBA
drive.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave (Auto)
Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure
IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual
and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in
the items described below.
Refer to your drive's documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to
obtain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.
Note:
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure
that you have the configuration information supplied by
the manufacturer of your hard drive. Incorrect settings can
result in your system not recognizing the installed hard
disk.
Access Mode (Auto
)
This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as
LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will
automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.
Drive A/Drive B (1.44M, 3.5 in./None
)
These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the
system. You can connect one or two diskette drives.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled)
Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy
3 mode is sometimes used in Japan.
Video (EGA/VGA)
This item defines the video mode of the system. This system board has a
built-in VGA graphics system; you must leave this item at the default value.
Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These
are display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.
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