I would think if it supports it it will use it and if not it won't.. Here's
some info:
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/bios/set/ideXfer32bit-c.html
Dave Jones
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] 32 bit transfer mode
> In my BIOS settings there is a command for enabling 32-bit transfer
> mode if chipset supports. How do I find out if my chipset does? I
contacted
> the mobo manufacturer and downloaded a spec sheet on it. I cant find
anything
> there. I have a BCM FR520. The board is actually listed as a IN530 on the
> site. Same board and has a SiS530/5595 chipset. The only other place I
found
> the board at was a site in the UK listed as the Miami mobo. Also same
board.
> What exactly is 32bit transfer mode and if I'm not using it now, what is
> being used? Does this have to do with information transferred from the HD?
> Thanks all for helping out a 'greenhorn.'
> AMDK6-2+/550, Maxtor 30GB HD, 5400RPM, 2MB cache, UDMA/66
> 64+256MB PC133 SDRAM (DIMM)
> Chris Ryan
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