Unfortunately, if you decide to switch between IDE and AHCI after installing Windows, you will get a BSOD (blue screen of death) during the next boot. AHCI mode works faster and has more features, while IDE compatible mode requires no special drivers to install older operating systems like Windows XP. You can switch between them the in BIOS setup.
How To Change Disk Controller Mode From IDE to AHCI Without Reinstalling Windows XPĭisk controller for SATA HDDs can operate in both AHCI and IDE compatible mode.
