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AHCI or not?

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by NickElliott, 4 Oct 2008.

  1. NickElliott

    NickElliott What's a Dremel?

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    I've just setup a new PC and have installed 64-bit Linux with the plan being to setup XP 32-bit & Vista 64-bit as virtual OS's.

    In the BIOS I selected AHCI mode because I read somewhere that this was the way to go and assume that there are performance benefits through things like Native Command Queuing etc.

    Before I go any further does anyone know of obvious reasons why using AHCI mode should be a problem?
     
  2. naokaji

    naokaji whatever

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    From what i've heard you will end up having to reinstall windows to make use of the extra stuff, however I have no idea if that applies to linux as well.
     
  3. cpemma

    cpemma Ecky thump

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    There are ways round that if you have an ICH8R or ICH9R southbridge. For me, the possible advantages didn't seem worth the messing (and risks).
     
  4. NickElliott

    NickElliott What's a Dremel?

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    Not really a problem in my case as this was a new build so nothing was installed, as you say the risk could be switching to AHCI afterwards.
     
  5. Buzzons

    Buzzons Minimodder

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    Using AHCI made my 2k8 install take ~15s longer to boot.. but that could just be the mobo I was using.
     

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