badadjective
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Hello!
What is the difference between using AHCI Drivers and default SATA configurations in Windows? I noticed that if, when installing Windows, in BIOS you select options such as "SATA Operation" or "ATA ONLY" modes, then Windows does NOT require special drivers for SATA and SATA drives just WORK.
But if I select AHCI or AHCI/RAID Windows requires special drivers. Besides needing AHCI for features like NCQ to work, are there any other benifits or even changes at all when using AHCI as opposed to standard SATA modes?
Thanks!
Confused
What is the difference between using AHCI Drivers and default SATA configurations in Windows? I noticed that if, when installing Windows, in BIOS you select options such as "SATA Operation" or "ATA ONLY" modes, then Windows does NOT require special drivers for SATA and SATA drives just WORK.
But if I select AHCI or AHCI/RAID Windows requires special drivers. Besides needing AHCI for features like NCQ to work, are there any other benifits or even changes at all when using AHCI as opposed to standard SATA modes?
Thanks!
Confused