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SATA# IDE Configurations [Enhanced]

Use the SATA# IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.

Compatible

Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in

compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will

replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports

up to 4 storage devices.

Enhanced D

EFAULT

Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in

Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA

channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6

storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this

mode.

IDE Master and IDE Slave

When entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS displays the

status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are detected and are

shown in the IDE Configuration menu:

Primary

IDE

Master

Primary

IDE

Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

Third IDE Master

Fourth IDE Master

The IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the

IDE devices installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected, and one of the above

listed four BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in

Section 5.3.2.1 appear.

5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave

Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and

secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.

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