Storage Configuration - ASROCK FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 User Manual

3.4.4 Storage Configuration

SAtA Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature.
SAtA Mode
Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is [AHCI
Mode]. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode].
If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install
SATA ODD driver on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports.
Easy RAID Installer
Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a support
CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your
USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you
can start installing the OS in RAID mode.
AMD AHCI BIOS ROM
Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. The default
value of this option is [Disabled].
SAtA IDE Combined Mode
This item is for SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. Use this item to enable or dis-
able SATA IDE combined mode. The default value is [Enabled].
If you want to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports, please
disable this item.
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],
[Auto], [Enabled].
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