IDE to AHCI

Blew · May 22, 2013

I am looking to switch my SSD from IDE to AHCI mode, but i am unsure on what i need to do. People have told me that i need to re-install my OS and others say i don't need to.

I have an OCZ Vertex 3 with windows 8 running on it. If someone could help me that would be great :)

Wynter · May 22, 2013

Check this one out: http://mywindows8.org/change-from-ahci-to-ide-mode-in-windows-8/

This one makes it look easy and apparently it's less of a hassle in Windows 8. I believe 7 did need the drivers beforehand.

compuwise · May 22, 2013

You most likely do NOT have to reinstall your OS. I just replaced my motherboard because it did not support AHCI. I had installed the OS (Windows 7 Prof 64) months ago but all I had to do was edit the registry key and then change to AHCI in BIOS.

I see you are running Windows 8. I agree that the link Wynter posted should work. The key is different in Windows 7 but its the same concept I'm sure.