Solved How to change SATA mode

[Tomtom111]

I want to change the SATA mode to ACHI from the what it is currently, IDE I think. Irritatingly I can't due to restrictions forced down by the manufacturer. So, is there a way to bypass the restrictions and change the SATA mode? And I am aware that if I change it, the current OS will be unable to work, but I'll just reinstall it.

Thanks

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Its usually an option in the BIOS and as you say it may render your current windows unusable. There is also this tutorial which may be helpful - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/61869-ahci-enable-windows-7-vista.html

Danny

 

[Tomtom111]

I've looked all through the BIOS settings, and there's nothing about sata mode. Looking through the guide, when I get to change the 3 to a 0, the value is already a 0. Does that mean its already in ACHI?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I'm no expert but I would think so.Have a look in device manager, under IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers or something alike and see if AHCI is mentioned there.



Danny

 

[Tomtom111]

This is what I've got, is the highlighted one the hard drive? If so it must already be ACHI, right?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Yer looks good mate I think thats just the default driver. Not sure why mines different I would just presume its an updated Intel one (Dunno know you got me thinking now lol) Im running an SSD that could be the difference.

But yes you're good

Danny

 

[solarmystic]

Yes it is! That's the entry to look out for!

 

[Tomtom111]

OK, thanks. Obviously I don't want to change it from that now, but is there a way to be able to change it in the BIOS settings, by bypassing the restrictions?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Yes it is! That's the entry to look out for!

Like I said Im no expert with this, why is mine different, I do have the option in device manager to install that driver, is it worth it Solarmystic. Im running an ssd though

Danny

 

[solarmystic]

Yes it is! That's the entry to look out for!

Like I said Im no expert with this, why is mine different, I do have the option in device manager to install that driver, is it worth it Solarmystic. Im running an ssd though

Danny

Yours is a custom one by Intel. Keep what you have, it could be better than the generic one by Windows. The one shown by the OP is a generic AHCI driver by Microsoft.

For a reference point, here's mine after updating it with the Intel INF utlity:-

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Yes it is! That's the entry to look out for!

Like I said Im no expert with this, why is mine different, I do have the option in device manager to install that driver, is it worth it Solarmystic. Im running an ssd though

Danny

Yours is a custom one by Intel. Keep what you have, it could be better than the generic one by Windows. The one shown by the OP is a generic AHCI driver by Microsoft.

For a reference point, here's mine after updating it with the Intel INF utlity:-

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Thanks for the info solar.

Danny

 

[Layback Bear]

Three time of have read this and I'm lost. Maybe it's just me.
1. There is no System Specs. Please fill them in completely. Very much needed info for us to work with.
2. Please explain restriction put on computer by manufacturer. I have no idea what this means.
3. Is this your computer, a company computer or a school computer ect.?
4. Did you complete the Tutorial that was posted completely?

 

[Tomtom111]

Three time of have read this and I'm lost. Maybe it's just me.
1. There is no System Specs. Please fill them in completely. Very much needed info for us to work with.
2. Please explain restriction put on computer by manufacturer. I have no idea what this means.
3. Is this your computer, a company computer or a school computer ect.?
4. Did you complete the Tutorial that was posted completely?

1) my system specs are on my profile.
2) the restriction is that when in the BIOS settings, I cannot change the SATA mode. There isn't even a visible option to do so.
3) This is my PC, made by HP
4) I followed the tutorial up to the point that said to change the number '3' to a '0' as in my case it was already a 0.

 

[Layback Bear]

Thanks for the specs.
This might be what you are looking for.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/61869-ahci-enable-windows-7-vista-17.html
I guess the reason I not thinking proper is because I have never owned a computer that I didn't build so those HP things I'm not knowledgeable about.

 

[Layback Bear]

Can you give us a picture like this so the good folks here can see what you have.

 

[Tomtom111]

Sure but I'll have to do it later

 

[Layback Bear]

I have been doing a little Googling and from what I have found HP has set the bios to AHCI and doesn't want anybody to mess with it. To my understanding the zero (0) you have is AHCI.
I was just wondering with all those operating systems how things look in Disc Management.

 

[Tomtom111]

Ive already worked out its set as ACHI, so from what you said, I can't change it to anything else?

 

[Layback Bear]

Why would you want to change it if it's on AHCI. Anything can be changed. There are people here that know HP better than I do I'm sure of that.
Is their any other problem that you are having that would make you want to change it?

 

[Tomtom111]

No, the reason I started this thread was because I though it was IDE, but as it is ACHI I don't nee to change it. I was just wondering if there was a way to change it in the BIOS settings instead of within windows.
Anyway, thanks to every who helped.