3.4.4 Storage Configuration
SATA Controller
Use this to enable or disable SATA controller. The default value is [Enabled].
SATA Mode
Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode] and [AHCI Mode]. The default value is [AHCI 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.
Aggressive Link PM Capability
Use this item to configure Aggressive Link PM Capability.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T.
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