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The description of maximum capacity of hard disk in the item is based on 1MB=1024

2

byte

conversion.

– Multi-Sector Transfers

This item displays the contents detected by the PC when 'Type' is [Auto]. If 'Type' is a value
other than [Auto] and [None], set the number of sectors that can be transferred in a single
operation.
A larger number of sectors specified will allow greater disk access.

- Disabled (Initial value)

The computer transfers data sector by sector. Select this item when the connected disk
does not support multi-sector transfer.

- 2, 4, 8, 16 Sectors

Select the number of sectors to transfer in a single operation.

– LBA MODE Control

This item sets whether LBA (Logical Block Addressing allowing access using logical serial
numbers) is enabled. The best mode is selected and displayed automatically when 'Type' is
[Auto] or [Hard Disk] (only when a hard disk unit is mounted).

- Disabled (Initial value)

LBA mode is disabled

- Enabled

LBA mode is enabled.

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- When LBA mode is enabled, the connected hard disk must support LBA.

- If LBA MODE Control is changed after the hard disk is formatted, the computer may not

access the hard disk correctly. Do not change this item after the hard disk is formatted.

– Transfer Mode

This item sets data transfer mode (fast PIO) between device hosts. The best mode is
selected and displayed when 'Type' is [Auto]. When something other than
[Auto] or [None] as 'Type,' is selected, the user can select a desired transfer mode.

- Fast PIO 0/1/2/3/4 (Initial value: fast PIO 0)

Select a desired data transfer mode. A larger number indicates a higher
transfer rate.

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When a PIO transfer mode other than Fast PIO 0 is selected, the connected hard disk must
support the mode selected.

– Maximum Capacity

This item displays the maximum capacity of the hard disk drive only when Type is [Auto] and
[Hard Disk] is selected (if a hard disk unit is mounted).

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