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Elitegroup 258KA v.2 User Manual

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chapter 2 bios setup and security feature

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Select On to allow data transmission in 32-bit format.

PIO

Mode:

Normally use Auto To let BIOS decide the PIO mode setting.
If the selected PIO mode is not supported by the IDE drive, the
hard disk drive may not work properly.

S.M.A.R.T.

Mode:

Self-diagnostic and self-monitoring features are built into newer
type hard drive. Select Auto to enable S.M.A.R.T.

DMA

Mode:

The hard drive in your computer support Ultra DMA mode.

Block

Multi-Sector

Transfer:

The hard drive in your computer support Multi-sector data
Transfer.

Note:

AMIBIOS automatically sets IDE drive parameters. Select Auto whenever

possible. An incorrect setting make cause the computer to malfunction.




Boot Setup

►Boot Settings Configuration

Item

Selections /
Sub-menu

Description

Quick
Boot

Disabled
Enabled

When Enabled, the system skips certain
hardware test at POST, so faster boot-up
is achieved.

Quiet Boot Disabled

Enabled

When Enabled, the system will display
OEM logo instead of the POST
messages.
When Disabled, the system will display
POST messages (i.e. devices
information.)