User Guide

AMI BIOS Utility
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32-bit Mode
Enabling this parameter improves system performance by increasing the hard
disk access to 32-bit mode. However, make sure that your hard disk supports
this function before you enable the parameter. Otherwise, set this parameter
to Off.
PIO Mode
Setting this parameter to On allows the system to use a faster hard disk drive.
If your hard disk does not support the PIO mode feature, set this parameter to
Off.
This parameter becomes non-configurable when the HDD Type parameter is
set to Auto.
HARD DISK TYPES
After you have set all the necessary parameters, press . A list of the
HDD drive parameters appears:
Select your hard disk type. Press or to move among the selections.
After you have made your selection, press .
If you cannot find your hard disk drive type on the list, select User. This
allows you to enter the disk parameters manually.
DATE/TIME
To set the date and time, highlight Date/Time and press . The
following screen appears: