ASRock E35LM1 Storage Configuration, Sata Controller, Sata Mode, Aggressive Link PM Capability

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. (Self-Monitoring, Analy- sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

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