Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Storage
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Storage Options
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SATA Emulation
Allows you to choose how the SATA controller
and devices are accessed by the operating
system.
“Separate IDE Controller
” is the default option.
Up to 4 SATA and 2 PATA devices may be
accessed in this mode. The SATA and PATA
controllers appear as two separate IDE
controllers. Use this option with Microsoft
Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• SATA 0 is seen as SATA Primary Device 0
• SATA 1 (if present) is seen as SATA
Secondary Device 0
• SATA 2 (if present) is seen as SATA
Primary Device 1
• SATA 3 (if present) is seen as SATA
Secondary Device 1
“Combined IDE Controller
” is the other option.
Up to 2 PATA and 2 SATA devices may be
accessed in this mode. The SATA and PATA
controllers appear as one combined IDE
controller. Use this option with Microsoft
Windows 98 and earlier operating systems.
• PATA Primary Device 0 replaces SATA 1
• PATA Primary Device 1 replaces SATA 3
IDE Controller
Allows you to enable or disable the primary
IDE controller. This feature is supported on
some models only.
Computer Setup (Continued)
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.