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ASUS M3A78
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Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
2.3.6
SATA Configuration
The SATA Configuration menu allows you to configure your SATA device(s).
Select an item then press
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
OnChip SATA Channel
[Enabled]
OnChip SATA Type
[SATA]
SATA Configuration
Options
Disabled
Enabled
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]
Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]