2-14 Setup and Operation
IDE Device Configuration Submenu
The IDE Device Submenu lets you check or change the following hard disk drive
parameters.
IDE Device Configuration
Number of Cylinders
Number of Heads
Number of Sectors
Maximum Capacity
IDE Translation Mode
Multiple Sector Setting
Fast Programmed I/O Modes
IDE Device Configuration
The system is shipped with the default as “Auto Configured” selected in this submenu. The
system then automatically detects the hard disk type and sets the remaining parameters.
If your IDE hard disk does not feature auto IDE type detection or your IDE hard disk was
formatted on another system with parameters different than those reported by the drive, you
need to select “User Definable,” and set the “Number of Cylinders,” “Number of Heads,”
“Number of Sectors,” and “Maximum Capacity.”
IDE Translation Mode
The IDE Translation Mode parameter controls the way in which the BIOS interacts with
the drive in terms of drive geometry. Proper choice is dependent upon the drive’s size,
capabilities, and the operating system (OS) used. The following choices are available.
Standard CHS
−
is the translation mode that has been in use for years. Its use
limits IDE capacity to a maximum of 528 MB regardless of the size of the drive
used.
Logical Block
−
mode overcomes the 528 MB maximum size limitations imposed
by the Standard CHS mode. It should be used only when the drive supports
logical block addressing (LBA), and the OS supports LBA, or uses the BIOS to
access the disk.
Extended CHS
−
mode also overcomes the 528 MB maximum size limitations
imposed by the Standard CHS mode. It can be used with drives which are larger
than 528 MB, but do not support the LBA mode.
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