What does changing AHCI to IDE do?

What does changing AHCI to IDE do?
How dangerous is this?
I know this is the disk controller setting...but I have no idea what it does?


I am having problems and it was suggested that I switch AHCI to IDE.

thanks
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LollyOllie said:

What does changing AHCI to IDE do?
How dangerous is this?
I know this is the disk controller setting...but I have no idea what it does?

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hello

here's a guy had the same question and was answered. (very well)
switching sata drive from 'native ide' to 'ahci' - Tech Support Forum

good luck