ASRock P67 Pro manual Storage Configuration, Sata Mode, Sata Controller, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T

3.3.6 Storage Configuration

SATA Mode

Use this to select SATA mode. Con guration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. The default value is [IDE Mode].

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

SATA Controller 0

Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS. If native OS (Win- dows® XP / VistaTM / 7) is installed, please select [Enhanced].

SATA Controller 1

Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS. If native OS (Win- dows® XP / VistaTM / 7) is installed, please select [Enhanced].

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. Con guration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled].

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