Can you switch to AHCI without reinstalling Windows?

Some systems will have the Windows operating system installed using RAID drivers including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology. SSD drives typically perform better using AHCI drivers. There is in fact a way to switch operation from either IDE / RAID to AHCI within Windows 10 without having to reinstall.

How do I enable AHCI mode?

1. Enable AHCI mode in BIOS

1. Shut down your system.
2. Power the system On, and tap the F2 key to boot to BIOS.
3. Go to System or Hardware configuration (this will differ based on BIOS).
4. Look for AHCIor SATA mode.
5. Enable AHCI or under SATA mode, set it to AHCI.
6. Save and Exit BIOS.
7. AHCI will be enabled.

How do I enable AHCI without reinstalling Windows 7?

Enable AHCI Mode In Windows 7 Without Reinstalling

1. Launch the registry editor:
2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\msahci.
3. Set the Start value to 0 :

How do I enable AHCI after installing Windows 10?

Step 1: Type Command Prompt in the Cortana’s search box and run Command Prompt as administrator. Step 2: Type the bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal command and then hit Enter. Step 3: Boot your computer into BIOS and then enable AHCI mode. Step 4: Save changes then exit BIOS.

Is RST better than AHCI?

AHCI with the latest Samsung driver is faster but not as fast as RST Mode. Edit 2: Booted back into RST Mode with the “Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller” driver, with no intel software or anything installed/running. Results still nicely lineup with older results.

How do I change from SATA to AHCI on my HP laptop?

During restart, press the F10 key and boot to BIOS setup utility, change SATA Device Mode to AHCI. After restarting install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver version 10.1. 2.1004 (sp52144) or later by double clicking it, to complete the procedure.

How do I change from SATA to BIOS MSI?

Select [SETTINGS] → select [advanced] → Set [SATA mode] as [RAID/Optane Mode]. Press [F10] → Select [Yes] to save and exit, the PC will restart. Upon powering on the PC, please start hitting the [Del] key continuously to enter the BIOS menu, Select [SETTINGS] → [Advanced] → select [Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology].

How do you switch from AHCI to RAID without reinstalling Windows 10?

Making sure you go into safeboot mode

1. After changing the registry setting set the default boot mode to Safe Mode, use msconfig.exe or open an admin cmd/PowerShell window and run: bcdedit /set ‘{current}’ safeboot minimal.
2. Reboot and hit F2 to enter the BIOS.
3. Change the SATA mode to RAID.
4. Save and reboot.

How do I go back to AHCI?

Here’s how.

1. Right-click the Windows Start Menu.
2. Type this command and press ENTER: bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal.
3. Restart the computer and enter BIOS Setup (the key to press varies between systems).
4. Change the SATA Operation mode to AHCI from either IDE or RAID (again, the language varies).

What is aggressive LPM support?

–Aggressive LPM Support. —Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. ( Default: Enabled)