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3.4.4 Storage Configuration
SATA Controller
Use this to enable or disable SATA controller. The default value is [Enabled].
SATA Mode
Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode] and [AHCI
Mode]. The default value is [IDE Mode].
1. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ
and other new features that will improve SATA disk
performance but IDE mode does not have these
advantages.
2. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows
64-bit OS.
SATA IDE Combined Mode
This option is for eSATA3 port. Use this to enable or disable SATA IDE
Combined Mode. The default value is [Enabled].
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy-
sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled]
and [Enabled].
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