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RAID Set to the RAID mode when you want to create
a RAID configuration from the SATA Hard disk
drives. This chipset supports software RAID
using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
software. For more information, visit
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/
matrixstorage_sb.htm#benefit
Aggressive Link Power
Aggressive Link Power Management (ALPM) is a power-
saving technique that helps the disk save power by setting
a SATA link to the disk to a low-power setting during idle
time. Power savings come at the expense of disk latency. As
such, you should only use ALPM if you expect the system
to experience long periods of idle I/O time. ALPM is only
available on SATA controllers that use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI).
Serial ATA Port 0/1/2/3/4
Use this menu to configure specific
SATA Port for all ports on the system.
Option
Hot Plug The AHCI of SATA provides hot plug capability
to allow drives to be added or removed with the
PC running.
External Called external SATA or eSATA, you can now
SATA utilize shielded cable lengths up to 2 meters
outside the PC to transform SATA to be an
external storage. Enable or disable this feature.
Staggered Spin-up
Spin-up can be employed to prevent the excessive power-
consumption of spin-up from resulting in a power shortage
in computers with multiple hard drives. Staggered spin-up
typically starts one drive at a time, either waiting for the
drive to signal it is ready or allowing a predefined period
of time to pass before starting the next drive. Select to
enable or disable this feature.
Network Application Platforms
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BIOS Settings
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