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P8SC8/P8SCi User's Manual

SATA Operate Modes

You can select from the following modes: Auto, Combined, Enhanced, and SATA Only Mode. The number of devices supported by these modes are listed below:

*SATA Only: The maximum of 4 devices are supported (4 SATA)

*Auto Mode: The maximum of 6 devices supported (4 SATA + 2 IDE)

*Enhanced Mode: The maximum of 6 devices supported (4 SATA + 2 IDE)

*Combined Mode: The maximum of 4 devices supported (2 SATA + 2 IDE)

Configuring BIOS settings for SATA RAID Functions (Native Mode)

1.Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

(*Note: If it is the first time powering on the system, we recommend you load Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3.

2.Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Settings . Once in the "Exit" settings, Scroll down to select the item- "Load Optimized Default set- tings" and press the <Enter> key. Select "OK" to confirm the selection. Press the <Enter> key to load the default settings for the BIOS.

3.Use the arrow keys to select the "Advanced" in the BIOS.

4.Scroll down to the item-"Advanced Chipset Control" and press the <Enter> Key to select this option.

5.Select the item- "On-Chip Serial ATA", and press the <Enter> Key. When the sub-menu appears, select the item-"Enhanced Mode".

6.Scroll up to the item- "SATA Mode", and press the <Enter> Key to select this option. When the sub-menu appears, select the item-"RAID".

7.Tap "Esc" and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the "Exit" menu. Press the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit the

BIOS.

8. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.

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