Software Feature Mask Configuration - Asus Z170 PRO GAMING User Manual

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally
optimize the order of commands.
[RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the
SATA hard disk drives.
The following items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID].
CR#1/2/3 RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the RST Pcie Storage Remapping feature.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Alternate ID [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the report for the alternate device ID.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Software Feature Mask Configuration

Allows you to configure the SWFM (Software Feature Mask) settings.
RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RAID 0 /RAID 1/ RAID 10/ RAID 5 feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel Rapid Recovery Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OROM UI and Banner [Enabled]
When enabled, the OROM UI is shown. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
HDD Unlock [Enabled]
When enabled, the HDD password unlock feature is activated. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Smart Response Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response technology. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
OROM UI Normal Delay [2 sec]
Allows you to select the delay time of the OROM UI Splash screen in a normal status.
Configuration options: [2 sec] [4 sec] [6 sec] [8 sec]
Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]
This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving
conditions. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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