Dell 16 DC16250 and DC16251 Laptops BIOS Cannot Change Storage Type Operation
Summary: The following article provides information about a BIOS setup issue on the Dell 16 DC16250 and DC16251 laptops. The storage types Serial ATA (SATA) and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) operation are not switchable for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), NVMe, and RAID on. ...
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Symptoms
The BIOS cannot configure RAID On, AHCI, or NVMe mode as RAID On is the default setting and is not changeable on these platforms. SATA and NVMe operation is not switchable by design.
Affected Platforms:
Dell 16 DC16250Dell 16 DC16251
Cause
The BIOS on these products is working as designed.
Resolution
The BIOS is working as designed. RAID On is the default and only option for storage operation on these products.
Affected Products
Dell 16 DC16250, Dell 16 DC16251Article Properties
Article Number: 000397435
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 04 Dec 2025
Version: 3
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