Question In your BIOS setup for the X8DAL motherboard under IDE/SATA Configuration, under AHCI mode, I see an option for "BIOS Native Module"; what does this setting do? Answer In AHCI mode, the BIOS offers two options; one is Intel AHCI ROM and the another is BIOS Native Module. Intel AHCI ROM is not efficiently maintained by Intel and it needs shadowed memory. BIOS Native Module is maintained by AMI for as a long-term solution and it does not need shadowed memory. The Intel AHCI ROM option is supported for customers who previously loaded Intel AHCI driver in the OS. For new OS installations, BOIS Native Module is the preferred choice, especially for new solid-state drives. Was this FAQ helpful? YES      NO Enter Comments Below: Note: Your comments/feedback should be limited to this FAQ only. For technical support, please send an email to support@supermicro.com.  Enter your email address below if you'd like technical support staff to reply:  Please type the Captcha (no space) T H L R FAQ Stats FAQ ID Related Category / Keyword Date Posted Code 10371 BIOS: - AMI BIOS 08/26/10     Print Answer