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2-6 Integrated Peripherals
SATA AHCI Mode (Intel H55 Chipset)
Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel H55 Chipset to AHCI
mode.
IDE Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default)
AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset)
Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with
other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that
do not support Native mode.
Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native
mode.
USB Controllers
Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled)
Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
USB Legacy Function
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
USB Storage Function
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives
during the POST. (Default: Enabled)
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Integrated Peripherals
SATA AHCI Mode [IDE]
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Enabled]
USB Controllers [Enabled]
USB Legacy Function [Enabled]
USB Storage Function [Enabled]
Azalia Codec [Auto]
Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled]
Green LAN [Disabled]
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SMART LAN [Press Enter]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]
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: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
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