W3102

Warning W3102 - Read Cache (look-ahead buffer) or Write Cache (write-back) are disabled. For performance both should be enabled. The look-ahead buffer should only be disabled in specialised applications where the majority of I/O is random and look ahead would not be beneficial. The write-back cache should only be disabled if data is paramount or the system is prone to power loss that would prevent the cache to flush.

Fix: You may need to use a specific utility for the drive downloadable from the manufacturerΓÇÖs website to enable or disable these settings. Some advanced controllers allow you to set such settings also.


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