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Intel FS-979 User Manual

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FS-979 User’s Manual System Configuration

SATA Configuration

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On-Chip Serial ATA mode:

This option can let you select operation modes of Serial ATA drives.

Disabled: To disable the onboard Serial ATA controller.

Auto: To allow the system select the optimized mode automatically.

Combined mode: PATA and SATA work as two channels for supporting two drives on each

channel.

Enhanced mode: Max supported of the PATA and SATA for up to 6 drives.

SATA Only: To disable the PATA and only apply the SATA drives.

Notice: The Combined mode and Enhanced mode are supported depends on your

operating system, please check page33 for relative information.