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Nuvo-3100 Series User’s Manual
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4.1.4 SATA Controller Mode for Nuvo-3120
The SATA controller of Nuvo-3120 supports two operating modes: IDE and AHCI mode.
IDE mode configures SATA controller to access SATA interface in legacy IDE mode, and is
compatible with most storage devices. AHCI mode, which exposes SATA's advanced
capabilities such as hot swapping and native command queuing, is supported in several
later version of operating systems.
Our suggestion of how to set SATA controller mode is
If you’re using Windows XP, Linux kernel earlier than 2.6.19, you should select
IDE mode.
If you’re using Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Linux kernel from 2.6.19
onward, you can select AHCI mode for better performance.
To set SATA controller mode:
1. When Nuvo-3120 boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.
2. Go to [Advanced]
[IDE Configuration].
3. Set the [HDC Configure as] to a proper mode for your Nuvo-3100VTC.