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Yes, you can update your BIOS settings even though your SATA mode is set to IDE.

Yes, you can update your BIOS settings even though your SATA mode is set to IDE.

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XxskittalesxX
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05-11-2016, 05:31 AM
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It's straightforward, right? I figured I should refresh my bio. My new R9 380 shows a black screen with two monitors, and nothing works until I checked my motherboard (Gigabyte H61M-DS2H). It has updates to boost compatibility with newer cards. Online guides suggest avoiding IDE mode on SATA after an update—some say it’s usually set for RAID or AHCI. I’m not sure if switching back to IDE afterward would cause issues, but I want to be safe. If I update now and stick to IDE in SATA mode, should that work? My current setting is IDE in SATA.
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05-11-2016, 05:31 AM #1

It's straightforward, right? I figured I should refresh my bio. My new R9 380 shows a black screen with two monitors, and nothing works until I checked my motherboard (Gigabyte H61M-DS2H). It has updates to boost compatibility with newer cards. Online guides suggest avoiding IDE mode on SATA after an update—some say it’s usually set for RAID or AHCI. I’m not sure if switching back to IDE afterward would cause issues, but I want to be safe. If I update now and stick to IDE in SATA mode, should that work? My current setting is IDE in SATA.

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05-12-2016, 04:07 AM
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It seems the updated BIOS resets your configurations to defaults. If your SATA is set to AHCI, it will switch back to IDE afterward. Curious about the temperatures you're seeing with your 380?
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05-12-2016, 04:07 AM #2

It seems the updated BIOS resets your configurations to defaults. If your SATA is set to AHCI, it will switch back to IDE afterward. Curious about the temperatures you're seeing with your 380?

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05-12-2016, 07:54 AM
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I haven’t managed to use it correctly yet because I’m still getting a black screen. That’s what I expected too, but please let me know if you can confirm.
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05-12-2016, 07:54 AM #3

I haven’t managed to use it correctly yet because I’m still getting a black screen. That’s what I expected too, but please let me know if you can confirm.

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05-12-2016, 08:43 AM
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In this era IDE shouldn't be heavily relied upon; AHCI must remain the default. If you're using SATA drives, ensure AHCI is enabled to maximize performance. RAID is clearly intended for configuring RAID setups.
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05-12-2016, 08:43 AM #4

In this era IDE shouldn't be heavily relied upon; AHCI must remain the default. If you're using SATA drives, ensure AHCI is enabled to maximize performance. RAID is clearly intended for configuring RAID setups.

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05-14-2016, 02:00 AM
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The system was initialized in 2012 and is currently set up as IDE. It might be feasible to adjust the settings if you're able to locate the appropriate options.
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05-14-2016, 02:00 AM #5

The system was initialized in 2012 and is currently set up as IDE. It might be feasible to adjust the settings if you're able to locate the appropriate options.

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05-14-2016, 07:38 AM
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I just managed to switch from IDE to AHCI without any issues. I’ll proceed with updating the BIOS now, and I hope everything turns out smoothly.
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05-14-2016, 07:38 AM #6

I just managed to switch from IDE to AHCI without any issues. I’ll proceed with updating the BIOS now, and I hope everything turns out smoothly.

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05-20-2016, 06:24 AM
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Everything is working fine now. The bios are updated without any issues.
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05-20-2016, 06:24 AM #7

Everything is working fine now. The bios are updated without any issues.

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05-20-2016, 10:39 AM
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I used to run a system from 07 that had a SATA/AHCI setup. Unless my motherboard was built for a Pentium 4, I’m pretty sure it needed AHCI support. Usually, the board handles its own drives, but on my Gigabyte board it stays in the peripherals section. IDE can actually limit how fast the drives work, which slows things down—especially for HDDs or CD drives. I checked the motherboard and it matches my G1 model, so AHCI should be enabled. Just do it carefully, back up your OS first, because changing the interface mode can cause problems even if it hasn’t happened to me before.
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Saikito
05-20-2016, 10:39 AM #8

I used to run a system from 07 that had a SATA/AHCI setup. Unless my motherboard was built for a Pentium 4, I’m pretty sure it needed AHCI support. Usually, the board handles its own drives, but on my Gigabyte board it stays in the peripherals section. IDE can actually limit how fast the drives work, which slows things down—especially for HDDs or CD drives. I checked the motherboard and it matches my G1 model, so AHCI should be enabled. Just do it carefully, back up your OS first, because changing the interface mode can cause problems even if it hasn’t happened to me before.

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