User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Manual
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
- Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer
- Chapter 3: Power Management
- Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
- What to Install
- Driver Installation
- Manual Driver Installation
- Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
- User Account Control (Win Vista)
- Windows Security Message
- New Hardware Found
- Driver Installation Procedure
- Chipset
- Video
- Audio
- Modem
- LAN
- TouchPad
- Card Reader/ExpressCard
- Hot Key
- Intel MEI Driver
- e-SATA Support
- Optional Drivers
- Wireless LAN
- PC Camera
- 3.5G Module
- Fingerprint Reader Module
- Intel Turbo Memory Technology Driver
- Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
- Overview
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
- The Setup Utility
- Main Menu
- Advanced Menu
- Installed O/S (Advanced Menu)
- SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu)
- DFOROM (Robson) Support (Advanced Menu > SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
- Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)
- Legacy OS Boot: (Advanced Menu)
- Reset Configuration Data: (Advanced Menu)
- Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)
- Battery Low Alarm Beep: (Advanced Menu)
- Fan Control (Advanced Menu)
- Security Menu
- Boot Menu
- Exit Menu
- Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
- Chapter 7: Modules
- Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
- Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
- Appendix C: Specifications
- Appendix D: Windows XP Information
- DVD Regional Codes
- Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
- Audio Features
- Function/Hot Key Indicators
- Video Features
- NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
- Power Management Features
- Configuring the Power Button
- Battery Information
- Driver Installation
- Bluetooth Module
- Wireless LAN Module
- PC Camera Module
- 3.5G Module
- Fingerprint Reader Module
BIOS Utilities
Advanced Menu 5 - 9
5
SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu)
This menu is only available if you select the Vista O/S as your operating system.
You can configure SATA (Serial ATA) control to operate in either IDE (native/
compatible) or AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) modes from this menu.
The SATA mod e should be set to AHCI mode for this system (unless you are sure
your hard disk can only operate in IDE mode). If you are unsure of the mode your
hard disk supports contact your service center. Note the following:
• If you have installed the Windows Vista O/S with AHCI enabled, DO NOT dis-
able it (see sidebar).
•The SATA mode should be set to AHCI if you have included an Intel Turbo
Memory (Robson) NAND flash memory card module
in your purchase option.
•The SATA mode should be set to AHCI to support eSATA port hot-swapping.
DFOROM (Robson) Support (Advanced Menu > SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
This item will only be available if you have selected AHCI in SATA Mode Selec-
tion. The option should be enabled only if you have included an optional Intel Tur-
bo Memory Module in your purchase configuration. You should then install the
driver as per the instructions in “Intel Turbo Memory & Matrix Storage Setup and
Driver Installation” on page 7 - 33.
SATA Mode
Selection
If you have installed the
Windows Vista operat-
ing system with AHCI
mode enabled (default
setting), DO NOT dis-
able AHCI mode (if you
wish to disable AHCI
mode you will need to
reinstall the Windows
VIsta OS).