GA-MA790X-UDP4

[Pottypete]

Hi,
This will enable you to get ACHI mode after installing windows,
http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=444831
Fingers crossed

[oggmonster]

If possible I would reccomend doing a full reinstall as opposed to modfying the registry. That way you avoid any other problems down the line. Its upto you if you want to try it though

[sbi]

Thank you all.

Yes, I am desperate  to have a P&P eSATA. I just don't get the idea of "e" (external...right?!) not being P&P. Why would anyone want to have an external drive that runs continuously?! The point of having a P&P with an on-off button is to switch it on when you need it and off when you are done, without re-booting your computer.

Is it possible that there is a difference in behavior between a rear panel eSATA ("built in) and a bracket eSATA that is connected to one of the mobo's SATA? Could the "built in" one be a P&P by nature and the bracket not?

[oggmonster]

e just means external, its the same protocol as regular SATA. Sounds like you will have to have SATA set as AHCI. It would make sense as all the ones I tested at work the sata controller was set to IDE.