Computer Setup—Storage
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.
Option Description
Device
Configuration
Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices.
When a device is selected, detailed information and options are displayed. The following options
may be presented:
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Hard Disk: Size, model, firmware version, serial number, connector color, SMART.
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CD-ROM: Model, firmware version, serial number, connector color (not included for USB CD-
ROM).
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Diskette: Model and firmware version.
NOTE: Displays for USB diskette drives.
Storage Options SATA Emulation
WARNING! SATA emulation changes may prevent access to existing hard drive data and
degrade or corrupt established volumes.
Allows you to choose how the SATA controller and devices are accessed by the operating system.
There are two supported options: IDE and AHCI (default).
CAUTION: SATA emulation changes may prevent access to existing hard drive data and
degrade or corrupt established volumes.
IDE - This is the most backwards-compatible setting of the three options. Operating systems usually
do not require additional driver support in IDE mode.
AHCI (default option) - Allows operating systems with AHCI device drivers loaded to take
advantage of more advanced features of the SATA controller.
Removable Media Boot
Enables/disables ability to boot the system from removable media. Default is enabled.
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