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Storage Configuration, SATA Controllers, SATA Mode Selection

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4.4.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI mode. 98 English

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Introduction	7
1.1 Package Contents	7
1.2 Specifications	8
1.3 Unique Features	14
1.4 Motherboard Layout	18
1.5 I/O Panel	21
1.6 WiFi + BT Module and ASRock Wi-SD Box	23
Chapter 2 Installation	27
2.1 Installing the CPU	28
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink	31
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)	32
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)	34
2.5 Jumpers Setup	36
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors	37
2.7 Smart Switches	42
2.8 Dr. Debug	43
2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITM , 4-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide	45
2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards	45
2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards	47
2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards	49
2.9.4 Driver Installation and Setup	51
2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 4-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide	52
2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards	52
2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards	53
2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards	54
2.10.4 Driver Installation and Setup	55
2.11 Thunderbolt™ 2	56
2.11 DisplayPort Input	57
2.12 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide	59
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation	60
3.1 Installing Drivers	60
3.2 A-Tuning	61
3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	65
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	70
3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology	75
3.5.1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral	75
3.5.2 Configuring and Using Splashtop	80
3.6 Start8	83
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY	86
4.1 Introduction	86
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar	86
4.1.2 Navigation Keys	87
4.2 Main Screen	88
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen	89
4.4 Advanced Screen	98
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	99
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration	101
4.4.3 Storage Configuration	104
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	106
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	107
4.4.6 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2	108
4.4.7 Super IO Configuration	110
4.4.8 ACPI Configuration	111
4.4.9 USB Configuration	113
4.5 Tools	114
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen	117
4.7 Boot Screen	119
4.8 Security Screen	122