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3.3.3 Storage Configuration
Onboard SATAII Mode
This item is for eSATA 5 and SATA2_0 to SATA2_4 ports. Use this
to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI
Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI
Mode].
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.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
Use this to enable or disable S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy-
sis, and Reporting Technology).
Marvell SATA3 Operation Mode
This item is for SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports. Use this to se-
lect Marvell SATA3 operation mode. Configuration options: [IDE
Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default
value is [AHCI Mode].
Marvell SATA3 Bootable
Use this to enable or disable Onboard Marvell SATA3 Option
ROM. If Option ROM is disabled, you cannot use the SATA de-
vices connected to the Marvell SATA3 controller as Boot Device.
*Marvell SATA3 Operation Mode is designed only for AD2550RA/U3S3
and AD2550RA/U3S3.
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