P4C800-E Deluxe - IDE Configuration

[Poontos]

If I choose Compatible Mode, will there be any change in performance?

If I choose Enhanced Mode, will Linux & BSD install?

If I choose Enhanced Mode, setup my WinXP & 2K OS configs, and then find out that I need to activate to Compatible Mode, what will happen to my OS installs?

Thank you!

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: Poontos
If I choose Compatible Mode, will there be any change in performance?

If I choose Enhanced Mode, will Linux & BSD install?

If I choose Enhanced Mode, setup my WinXP & 2K OS configs, and then find out that I need to activate to Compatible Mode, what will happen to my OS installs?

Thank you!

1. No they are the same speed,at least I dont notice any diff.make sure 32bit is enabled in bios for your hd.

2. You need to use compatibility mode for Dos,linux bsd,and to use ghost,enhanced is for win2k/XP.

3. You can switch from both modes & xp will not have any problems,I usualy use compatibility when in Dos (ghosting hd) then go back to enhanced after I am done.

 

[Poontos]

Thanks for the info.

Anyone know the technical details as to what the BIOS actually changes with IDE interface?

And/or benchmarks during both modes?

 

[Poontos]

Having trouble with have consistant recognition of the 80GB WD.

Pri SATA = 36GB SATA WD (Shows up under Third IDE Master in BIOS) - This will be my OS drive.

Pri IDE = 80GB PATA WD (Shows up under Primary IDE Master in BIOS) - This will be my data/backup drive, no OS on it.

I do not plan on using RAID at this time, as well as any additional IDE devices, can I safely disable the "OnBoard Promise Controller", if so, when I install Windows 2000 Pro and Windows XP Pro what drivers do I need to install with regard the chipset, etc.

Additionally, what drivers and order would be recommended for this motherboard.

I was thinking:

1 - OS Service Pack
3- Do I need IDE controller drivers?
4 - Intel Chipset drivers? (Which one?)
5 - Intel Application Accelerator (Recommended version?)
etc...

Thank you!

 

[Poontos]

The 80GB is not being recognized consistantly. Sometimes it shows up in the BIOS during post and then the OS, but it does not make sense. Any ideas?