AHCI Vs. IDE/Pata-mode.

[Davil]

Hello !

I run my Hard drive in AHCI-mode because I think it was good for some reason...

But now I am not sure if it worth it. It takes years to boot in to Vista !

Is it some extra performace in AHCI-mode ?

I have try to look for reasons why people use AHCI and all I find is something about "Hotswap" ?

If I already have install Vista 64 bit with AHCI enable, can I change it in bios to IDE-mode without reinstall Vista?

Best regard / David

[sniperdude]

Re: AHCI Vs. IDE/Pata-mode.

its said that there is little speed increase from using AHCI but
you gain hotswap

hot swap allows you to plug in hard drives without rebooting the machine
i really like this feature its great for external drives with esata ports

[Davil]

Re: AHCI Vs. IDE/Pata-mode.

Thanks for answer.

Ok so because AHCI-Mode I can plug in and out E-Sata. I agree thats a nice function.
I didn't know that was hotswap :)

To sad it takes long time to boot in AHCI-mode but I think I can live with it.

[JaY_III]

Re: AHCI Vs. IDE/Pata-mode.

If I already have install Vista 64 bit with AHCI enable, can I change it in bios to IDE-mode without reinstall Vista?

Best regard / David

I havent had a problem myself.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: AHCI Vs. IDE/Pata-mode.

Ya, I think you can just set IDE in the BIOS in Vista and you will be fine