32Bit Data Transfer ???

[CronikNL]

Hi all,

A quick question.
I can't seem to find any good information (explanation) on "32Bit Data Transfer".
This option can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS (P4C800) What does this mean and what does it do ?

CronikNL

 

[AndyHui]

The default legacy IDE transfer mode is 16-bits at a time.

Enable 32-bits for maximum performance.

 

[LegionX]

how do you tell if your hard drive supports 32 bit mode? i have been searching maxtor website for any info and have found nothing. i have a maxtor 7200 ata133 2 meg that was the one before max 8 came out. one i have is fluid bearings.

 

[LegionX]

4 pages back already

anyone know or should i just try and see what happens?