HP Dc7100 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide - Page 13

Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Storage (continued) Storage Options (continued) 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 "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 select models only. Primary SATA Controller Allows you to enable or disable the Primary SATA controller. ✎ Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com 9