Eurocom X7 - Manual (Page 280)

Troubleshooting
8 - 16 Problems and Possible Solutions
8
Changing The SATA Mode
The SATA mode can be set operate in IDE (native/compatible), AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) or
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) modes, and needs to be done so before installing your operating
system.
If you wish to change your SATA mode to/from AHCI/RAID/IDE mode you will receive a message (see below)
to notify you that doing so may prevent your operating system from booting, and may require a reinstall of the
OS. If you do wish to change the SATA mode then backup any necessary data required on your hard disk(s) as
you will need to clean all data on the disks in order to prevent system problems.
Figure 8 - 2 - SATA Mode Change Notification
For instructions on cleaning all the data from your disks see the appropriate pages listed below:
• “Changing the System from AHCI or IDE Mode to RAID Mode” on page 8 - 17 .
• “Changing the System from RAID to AHCI Mode to IDE Mode” on page 8 - 23 .