Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P user manual Installing the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

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5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). The followings are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation.

A. Installing Windows XP

Step 1:

Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). A screen will then appear asking you to specify additional device. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S>.

Windows Setup

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.

Figure 1

Step 2:

Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press <Enter>. On the next screen, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.

Windows Setup

You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.

AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform

AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

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Contents GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPUBios Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Rear Speaker Out Jack BlackSide Speaker Out Jack Gray Line In Jack BlueInternal Connectors ATX12V2X4F1394 SATA20/1/2/3/4/5GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATA20/1/2/3/4/5 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BAT BatteryPW Power Switch, Red Fpanel Front Panel HeaderCdin CD In Connector, Black Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifin S/PDIF In Header, Red Spdifout S/PDIF Out HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers, Yellow 17 F1394 Ieee 1394a Header, GrayLPT Parallel Port Header Coma Serial Port HeaderCI Chassis Intrusion Header Clrcmos Clearing Cmos JumperGA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Bios Setup Function Keys Logo Screen Default Post ScreenStartup Screen Sample Bios Version F1b Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu Main Menu Help Standard Cmos Features  Advanced Bios Features Power Management Setup  Load Fail-Safe DefaultsMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Advanced Clock CalibratioinAdvanced Clock Calibration Value All CoresValue Core 0, Value Core 1, Value Core 2, Value Core CPU Clock RatioDDR3 Timing Items Dram ConfigurationDCTs Mode RAS to CAS R/W Delay 1T/2T Command TimingTwTr Command Delay Write Recovery TimeCPU Voltage Control Normal CPU VcoreDram Voltage Control DDR VTT Voltage ControlDate TimeIDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt On MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DevicePassword Check VirtualizationAway Mode Backup Bios Image to HDDHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Full Screen Logo ShowOnboard LAN Boot ROM OnChip IDE ChannelOnboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN FunctionSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is AttachedWhen LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally When a Cable Problem OccursOnChip Sata Type SATA20~SATA23 connectors OnChip Sata Port4/5 Mode SATA24/SATA25 connectorsOnChip Sata Controller Onboard Audio FunctionParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAUSB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring ResumePower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmReset Case Open Status Case OpenedCurrent System/CPU Temperature Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed RPMCPU Warning Temperature CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail WarningLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSupervisor Password User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversApplication Software Technical ManualsContact SystemDownload Center Xpress Recovery2 Installation and ConfigurationInstalling Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Before You BeginAccessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityWhat is DualBIOSTM? What is Q-FlashTM?Updating the Bios Page After Updating the Bios Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityUsing @BIOS EasyTune EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs InformationEasy Energy Saver Easy Energy Saver Interface Meter ModeMeter Mode Button Information Table Stealth Mode Total ModeTotal Mode Button Information Table Options Descriptions Directions for using Q-ShareShare Preference Screen System RestoreTime Repair Configuring Sata Hard Drives Configuring the Onboard Sata ControllerTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup RAIDConfiguring RAID set in RAID Bios Main MenuCreate Arrays Manually Drives AssignmentsView Drive Assignments View Drives AssignmentsDelete an Array View LD Definition MenuRequired for Ahci and RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XPInstalling the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Installing Windows XPInstalling Windows Vista \BootDrv\SB750V\LHPage Rebuilding an Array Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers High Definition Audio HD AudioMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Configuring S/PDIF In/Out Installing the S/PDIF In CableConfiguring S/PDIF PdifPdif Out Connecting a S/PDIF Out CableConfiguring S/PDIF Out Configuring Microphone Recording Enabling Stereo Mix Playing the Recorded Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory StatementsRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Appendix GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Contact Us  G.B.T. 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