ASRock Understanding SATA Aggressive Link Power Management for Enhanced Performance

Page 79

4.4.3 Storage Configuration

English

SATA Controller(s)

Enable/disable the SATA controllers.

SATA Mode Selection

IDE: For better compatibility.

AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.

RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advan- tages.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI mode.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various

74

Image 79
Contents Page Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Exit Screen Introduction Package ContentsCPU SpecificationsLAN Bios Certifica Unique Features ASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock XFast RAMASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock Fast BootASRock Interactive Uefi ASRock Restart to UefiASRock Easy Driver Installer ASRock FAN-Tastic TuningASRock Home Cloud Motherboard Layout No. Description I/O Panel Activity / Link LED Status Description Installation Installing the CPU English English Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules Dimm English Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots PCIe Slot ConfigurationsCLRCMOS1 Jumpers SetupPwrbtn Power Switch Onboard Headers and ConnectorsHeader can support two ports Chassis Speaker Header Pin SPEAKER1 See p.10, No Pin TPM Header This connector supports Pin TPMS1 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics CardsEnglish Driver Installation and Setup Utilities Menu Installing DriversRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuOperation Mode TuningInstalling A-Tuning Using A-TuningXFast RAM ToolsSystem Info OC TweakerTech Service System Requirements Intel Rapid Start TechnologyConfiguring Rapid Start Setup GuideDouble-click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon Using Rapid Start English Intel Smart Connect Technology Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Click Apply to enable Smart Connect Using Smart Connect English Installing Sunlogin remote client Configuring and Using SunloginQualcomm Atheros Security Wake On Internet Technology English Installing Sunlogin control client Using Remote Wakeup English Using Remote Control English UI Overview Intel Extreme Tuning Utility IxtuBenchmarking Manual TuningSystem Information Stress TestStyle Installing Start8Configuring Start8 Start8Control ConfigureAbout DesktopUefi Menu Bar IntroductionEND Navigation KeysActive Page on Entry Main ScreenUefi Guide Intel Turbo Boost Technology CPU Configuration CPU RatioOC Tweaker Screen Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDram Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Long Duration Power LimitShort Duration Power Limit GT Voltage ModeDram Frequency Dram Configuration Dram TweakerRAS# to CAS# Delay tRCD Dram Reference ClockWrite to Read Delay tWTR Command Rate CRWrite Recovery Time tWR RAS to RAS Delay tRRDTRDRDDD TCKETRDRD TRDRDDRFivr Switch Frequency Offset Command Tri StateMRC Fast Boot Fivr Configuration Fivr Switch Frequency SignatureCPU Override Voltage CPU Voltage ModeCPU Integrated VR Faults CPU Integrated VR Efficiency ModePCH 1.05V Voltage Voltage Configuration Dram VoltagePCH 1.5V Voltage Advanced Screen CPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology Package C State SupportCPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory ProtectionChipset Configuration Front Panel Restore on AC/Power LossRender Standby Onboard HD AudioSata Controllers Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Selection Sata Aggressive Link Power ManagementIndicators of reliability Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Super IO Configuration Acpi Configuration USB Keyboard/Remote Power On RTC Alarm Power OnUSB Mouse Power On Legacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB Controller USB 3.0 ControllerSecurity Device Support Trusted ComputingTools Uefi Download Server Network ConfigurationInternet Setting Internet FlashDehumidifier Period Dehumidifier CPU Fan SettingSave User Default Load User DefaultHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Setup Prompt Timeout Boot ScreenFast Boot Boot From Onboard LANAddOn ROM Display Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count Full Screen LogoLaunch Storage OpROM Policy Launch PXE OpROM PolicyLaunch Video OpROM Policy Security Screen Supervisor PasswordUser Password Secure BootExit Screen Contact Information
Related manuals
Manual 163 pages 53.55 Kb