Gigabyte GA-P85-D3 User Manual page 30

Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
AHCI
(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
` Serial ATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
& Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
& Hot plug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
& External SATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled)
` Super IO Configuration
This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port and
parallel port.
& Serial Port A (Serial Port on the Back Panel)
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
& Serial Port B (Onboard COMB Connector)
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
& Parallel Port
Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled)
& Device Mode
This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled. It allows you to select an operating
mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode
(Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode.
` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
& ISCT Support
Enables or disables Intel ®
` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration.
Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled)
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