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Can Intel® Optane™ Memory products be used in SATA AHCI mode?

Content Type: Compatibility   |   Article ID: 000056844   |   Last Reviewed: 03/14/2025

Environment

Operating System

Windows 11, 64-bit*, Windows® 10, 64-bit*
Intel® Optane™ Memory

Description

  • Unable to determine if the Intel® Optane™ Memory M10 Series or Intel® Optane™ Memory H10 Series is compatible with SATA AHCI mode.
  • Error message: AHCI not detected
  • Error message: Feature not supported in AHCI mode

Resolution

System acceleration with Intel® Optane™ memory products requires setting the SATA mode in BIOS to Intel® RST Premium and System Acceleration with Intel® Optane™ Memory Technology.

 

Note

Additional information

For BIOS settings and adjustments, it is always important to keep the following in mind:

  • Changing the BIOS configuration (SATA mode) requires an OS reinstallation. Creating a backup is always recommended before any BIOS change.
  • If Intel® Optane™-related settings cannot be found in the BIOS environment, check with the system/motherboard manufacturer (OEM) for system compatibility with Intel® Optane™ memory.