How to Enable AHCI for SSD in Windows 10.

If you have recently installed an SSD on your Windows 10 computer, you might want to enable AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) to improve its performance. AHCI is a newer technology that allows your SSD to communicate with your computer’s hardware more efficiently, resulting in faster data transfer rates and improved overall performance.

Here’s how you can enable AHCI for your SSD in Windows 10:

1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type “regedit” in the box and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServicesstorahci

4. Right-click on the “Start” DWORD value and select “Modify”.

5. Change the value data from “3” to “0” and click “OK”.

6. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

7. Enter your computer’s BIOS settings by pressing the appropriate key during startup (usually F2 or Delete).

8. Navigate to the “SATA Configuration” or “Storage Configuration” menu.

9. Change the SATA mode from “IDE” or “RAID” to “AHCI”.

10. Save your changes and exit the BIOS settings.

11. Windows 10 will now automatically install the AHCI driver for your SSD.

12. Restart your computer once again to complete the process.

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled AHCI for your SSD in Windows 10. Your SSD should now be running at its full potential, providing you with faster data transfer rates and improved overall performance.

Conclusion

Enjoy the improved performance of your SSD with AHCI enabled in Windows 10! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.