Chapter 7: AMI BIOS
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SATA Mode
This item sets SATA device mode. The options are IDE and AHCI.
SATA 3
Use this feature to select the highest allowable speed of the SATA interfeace. The
options are Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3.
LPM (Link Power Management)
Select Enabled to support Link Power Management to improve system power
management. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.
ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management)
Select Enabled to support Aggressive Link Power Management to enhance
system power performance. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.
Overwrite SIR Values
Select Enabled to overwrite SIR values. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.
SATA Port 0/SATA Port 1
Port 0 or SATA Port 1.
Spin Up
On an edge detect from 0 to 1, use this feature to set a COMRESET initialization
sequence for a device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Hot Plug
This feature designates this port for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot-
plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting
down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
External Device
Select Enabled for external SATA device support. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Mechanical Switch
Select Enabled for mechanical switch support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
SATA 2 Controller