How to change RAID or IDE Mode to AHCI in BIOS : Evren Support Portal

BIOS Configuration Settings

All recent laptop and desktop computers use either hard disks or solid-state drives (SSDs) that connect

via SATA ports to the motherboard. SATA drives can be configured in the system BIOS in three ways:

You will need to switch SATA Controller mode to AHCI in order to proceed with Evren OS installation.

This article below guides us on how to change RAID or IDE Mode to AHCI in BIOS. Before we proceed

with the steps, the screenshot below explains the difference between the SATA Controller modes.

⚠️ Before you begin, please make sure that you do not have any important data on the laptop/PC

you are about to use.

Note: The BIOS menu may vary based on the computer brand and BIOS version. Please proceed

with respective steps to modify your current BIOS settings.

1. Press the Power button on your computer.

2. During the initial startup screen, press ESC, F9, F8, F10, or F12. (Depending on the company

that created your version of BIOS, a menu may appear) Boot menu keys per manufacturer. You

will be directed to the BIOS Setup Utility main page.

3. In the BIOS Setup Utility dialog, select Advanced and navigate to IDE Configuration. The IDE

the configuration menu is displayed.

4. The IDE Configuration menu is displayed. In the IDE Configuration menu, select ATA/IDE

Configuration and click Disabled.

5. Next, under SATA AHCI Mode, please ensure it is in Enabled mode as per the screenshot below.

6. Navigate to the Exit menu on dialog and click Exit Saving Changes or you may press F10 to save

your changes, exit the BIOS Utility, and reboot the PC/laptop.