3.4.4 Storage Configuration

SATA Controller

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

SATA Mode

This item is for SATA3_0 to SATA3_5 ports. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE Mode]. Configuration op- tions: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode].

If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install

SATA ODD driver on SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 ports.

SATA IDE Combined Mode

This item is for SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 ports. Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value is [Enabled].

If you want to build RAID on SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 ports, please disable this item.

SATA3 Configuration

This item is for SATA3_A1 and SATA3_A2 ports. Use this item to adjust SATA3 configuration. The default value of this option is [IDE Mode]. Con- figuration options: [Disabled], [AHCI Mode] and [IDE Mode].

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], [Auto], [Enabled].

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ASRock A75 Extreme6 manual Storage Configuration

A75 Extreme6 specifications

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