Storage Configuration - ASROCK 970 Extreme3 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 [IDE
Mode]. Coniguration 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 SATA3_5 and eSATA3 ports.
SATA IDE Combined Mode
This item is for SATA3_5 and eSATA3 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 SATA3_5 and eSATA3 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. Coniguration options: [Disabled],
[Auto] and [Enabled].
48