Tag: ahci
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Installing Ubuntu (dual boot) on a Dell Precision which already runs Windows 10
Ubuntu is arguably one of the easiest Linux flavors to use and install. Getting it to install as an alternate (dual boot) operating system on a Dell Precision workstation certified for Linux that shipped with Windows 10 can be tricky though. [the goal] Install Ubuntu 18.04 alongside pre-installed Windows 10 Pro (dual boot) on a…
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Switch from compatibility mode or RAID to AHCI in Windows 10
AHCI stands for Advance Host Controller Interface. It is a newer technology with more features compared to the older “more compatible” Serial ATA standard. Features such as native command queuing (which can offer greater performance by optimizing how controller requests data from the drive) and hot swappable SATA devices. Most newer systems allow you to…