ASRock H61M-HG4 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-PS4 / H61M-HG4 / H61M-VG4 / H61M-VS4 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Audio ConnectorRear Panel I/O StorageSupport CD Bios FeatureHardware MonitorPage ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility Axtu Unique FeaturesASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant FlashASRock XFast USB ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAMASRock Fast Boot ASRock Crashless BiosASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Internet FlashASRock Good Night LED ASRock Restart to UefiASRock Combo Cooler Option C.C.O RoHS Motherboard LayoutLAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelPage Screw Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Page Align fasteners with the motherboard through- holes Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstalling a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmPcie slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI Express Slots Description Jumpers SetupOnboard Headers and Connectors Front Panel Audio Header Hdled Hard Drive Activity LED CPU Fan ConnectorsPlease connect an ATX power supply to this connector ATX Power ConnectorLPC/TPM Header This connector supports Using Sata / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ function Set Up Uefi Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Using Sata / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ function Set up Uefi Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your systemASRock XFast ASRock XFast RAM XFast RAM Settings Page ASRock XFast LAN No arrow = off ASRock XFast LAN UI OverviewArrow down = currently Close Windows Window settingsTraffic Shaping CFos Speed TestAdding a new application and changing its priority ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB UI Overview Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionMain Screen Navigation KeysNavigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn Home F10 F12H61M-HG4 H61M-VG4 H61M-VS4 OC Tweaker Screen Dram Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Short Duration Power LimitDram Configuration Dram tCL Primary Plane Current LimitDram tRP Command Rate CRDram tRAS Dram tWRVoltage Configuration Dram Voltage MRC Fast BootAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel Virtualization TechnologyHardware Prefetcher North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Sata Mode Selection Storage ConfigurationSata Aggressive Link Power Management Sata ControllersIntelR Rapid Start Technology IntelR Rapid Start TechnologyEntry After Active Page Threshold SupportIntelR Smart Connect Technology IntelR Smart Connect TechnologySerial Port Super IO ConfigurationPort Address Infrared PortAcpi Configuration Legacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Tool Uefi Update Utility Instant FlashOMGOnline Management Guard Internet FlashDehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Network Configuration Internet SettingWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Uefi Download ServerChassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan 1 SettingCase Open Feature Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenFast Boot Boot ScreenBoot From Onboard LAN Setup Prompt TimeoutBoot Failure Guard Count Boot Failure GuardFull Screen Logo AddOn ROM DisplaySecurity Screen Secure BootExit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB