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Extended drive, Access mode, Capacity – Asus M2N4-SLI User Manual

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.3.6 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial

ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a

device item then press to display the SATA device information.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items

(Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and Sector). These

values are not user-configurable. These items show 0 if no SATA device is

installed in the system.

Extended Drive

Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.

Configuration options: [None] [Auto]

Access Mode

Sets the sector addressing mode. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F10: Save and Exit

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to

select

SATA 1

Extended IDE Drive

[Auto

]

Access Mode

[Auto]

Capacity

xxxxx MB

Cylinder

xxxxx

Head

xx

Landing Zone

xx

Sector

xx

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have

the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer.

Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the

installed hard disk.

Capacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not

configurable.

Cylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.