In a new video, published on its YouTube channel, ASRock has detailed the functionality and utility value of its recently introduced HDD Saver Technology. This could be a USP (unique selling point) of the ASRock motherboards that some readers might find useful.
ASRock says that its HDD Saver Technology's benefits are threefold, the tech can;
- Protect user privacy,
- Save electricity,
- And prolong the life of your fixed storage device.
The tech is implemented via a power special connector on the motherboard and a corresponding custom made power cable with two SATA power ports. Other than these power connections the drives are connected to your motherboard via the usual SATA data cables.
The hardware works with ASRock's A-Tuner Windows application, where you will find the HDD Saver settings under the 'Tools' section. Within this software dialogue box you can access a control to turn the HDD Saver connected drives on and off. Currently it looks like it's an all-or-none setting so you can't select just one of the possible two drives for powering up or turning off.
ASRock presenter, Shaun, suggests that one of the best use cases for HDD Saver is to save your embarrassment on a shared PC. When you want to look at your private files, as depicted above, you can easily turn the HDD saver drives on. Upon leaving the PC you can easily turn off these drives again via the software switch. As an added level of 'security' the HDD Saver software section includes a password to access feature.
HDD Saver is also said to be good for power saving, as the SATA drives connected via this cable can be switched off most of the time, if they are used for backup or install duties only, for example. Also ASRock says that your HDD Saver connected storage should benefit from a longer life span as they aren't needed to be powered on except for occasional use.
Would any HEXUS users find ASRock's HHD Saver useful?
