ASRock H61M-VS3 Storage Configuration, Sata Controllers, Sata Mode Selection, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T

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3.4.4 Storage Configuration

SATA Controller(s)

Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.

SATA Mode Selection

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

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

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

Use this item to configure SATA Aggressive Link Power Management.

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. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

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Contents H61M-VG3 H61M-VS3 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Connector AudioRear Panel I/O Support CDCertifications FCC, CE, WhqlUnique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility AxtuASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant FlashASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast USBASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAMASRock Crashless Bios ASRock Fast BootASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Internet FlashASRock Restart to Uefi ASRock Good Night LEDMotherboard Layout H61M-VG3 / H61M-VS3 H61I/O Panel H61M-VG3 LAN Port LED IndicationsI/O Panel H61M-VS3 Off 10Mbps connectionPre-installation Precautions Screw HolesCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Align fasteners with the motherboard through- holesInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Installing a DimmPcie slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI Express Slots Multi Monitor Feature For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSPage Jumpers Setup DescriptionOnboard Headers and Connectors Front Panel Audio Header Power LED Header ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power supply to this connectorHot Plug Function for Sata / SATA2 HDDs Serial ATA Sata / Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? Sata / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a Sata / SATA2 HDD How to Hot Unplug a Sata / SATA2 HDDUsing Sata / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ function Set Up Uefi Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Using Sata / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ function Set up UefiASRock XFast ASRock XFast RAM XFast RAM Settings Page ASRock XFast LAN No arrow = off ASRock XFast LAN UI OverviewArrow down = currently Window settings Close WindowsTraffic Shaping CFos Speed TestAdding a new application and changing its priority ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB UI Overview Introduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys Main ScreenNavigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn Home F10 F12H61M-VS3 OC Tweaker Screen Short Duration Power Limit Dram Timing Configuration Load XMP SettingDram Configuration Dram tCL Primary Plane Current LimitCommand Rate CR Dram tRPDram tRAS Dram tWRMRC Fast Boot Voltage Configuration Dram VoltageAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration Sata Mode SelectionSata Aggressive Link Power Management Sata ControllersIntelR Rapid Start Technology IntelR Rapid Start TechnologyEntry After Active Page Threshold SupportIntelR Smart Connect Technology IntelR Smart Connect TechnologyAcpi Configuration Legacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Uefi Update Utility Instant Flash ToolOMGOnline Management Guard Internet FlashNetwork Configuration Internet Setting Dehumidifier CPU Fan SettingWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Uefi Download ServerCPU Fan Setting Case Open FeatureHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Clear StatusBoot Screen Fast BootBoot From Onboard LAN Setup Prompt TimeoutBoot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard CountFull Screen Logo AddOn ROM DisplaySecure Boot Security ScreenExit Screen Install Operating System Support CD InformationRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB