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3.4.4 Storage Configuration
SATA Mode
This item is for SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA2_0 to SATA2_3 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID 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.
Aggressive Link Power Management
Use this item to configure Aggressive Link Power Management.
Marvell 9172 SATA3_M0_M1 Operation Mode
This item is for SATA3_M0_M1 ports. Use this to select Marvell SATA3 operation mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].
Marvell 9172 SATA3_M2_M3 Operation Mode
This item is for SATA3_M2_M3 ports. Use this to select Marvell SATA3 operation mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].
Marvell 9172 eSATA3_0_1 Operation Mode
This item is for eSATA3 ports. Use this to select Marvell SATA3 operation mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].
Bootable Marvell SATA3 Controller
Use this to enable or disable Onboard Marvell SATA3 Option ROM. If Option ROM is disabled, UEFI cannot use the SATA device to connect to Marvell SATA3 controller as Boot Device.
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