3.4.4 Storage Configuration

SATA Controller

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

SATA Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE Mode]. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode].

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

SATA ODD driver on eSATA3 port.

SATA IDE Combined Mode

This item is for eSATA3 port. Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value is [Enabled].

If you want to build RAID on eSATA3 port, please disable this item.

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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