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Change to ATA?

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Taylormade, Feb 11, 2009.

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  1. Taylormade

    Taylormade Notebook Consultant

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    The latency issues with the e6400 are driving me crazy.

    Can I change to ATA from ACHI without reinstalling the software?

    Thanks!
     
    Taylormade, Feb 11, 2009
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    Give it a try. The Dell factory installation of Windows should have the drivers for all modes pre-installed. If you get a BSOD then see this thread for guidance. It relates to IRRT / AHCI but the same principles apply for ATA.

    John
     
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    ATA should be even slower.
     
    Sir Punk, Feb 12, 2009
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    From the DPC Latency thread, someone commented that their latency dropped from 9ms to less than 0.5ms after switching to ATA.

    I don't have the dell install so I'll have to either follow the thread or do a clean install.
     
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    Can't seem to find the post... But I think switching to ATA does have some effect on battery life?
     
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    ATA transfer rate is slower than SATA, please provide your source because I couldn't find it. I've been following that thread.
     
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    From Page 2 of the DPC latency thread:

     
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