ASRock 990FX Extreme3 manual Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in Ahci Mode

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Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in AHCI Mode

This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below to install the operating system.

1.Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit.

2.Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility >

Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.

3.Choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. (“xxx” is the device which contains your Windows® installation files. Normally it is an optical drive.) You can also press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot.

4.Start Windows® installation.

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Contents 990FX Extreme3 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Software Support Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Unique Feature ConnectorBios Feature Rear Panel I/OCertifications HardwareMonitor See CautionPage Page Page Motherboard Layout Table for Audio Output Connection I/O PanelLAN Port LED Indications Page Installation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsInstalling a Dimm Pcie Slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation Guide RequirementsDriver Installation and Setup For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Slitm mode onlySelect Nvidia Control Panel tab Select Control Panel tabPage CrossFire Bridge Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards CrossFireTM Bridge For Windows XP OS For Windows 7 / VistaTM OSSurround Display Feature \ Surround Display InformationJumpers Setup JumperSetting Clear Cmos JumperOnboard Headers and Connectors 5mm Audio CableInfrared Module Header This header supports an Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis ATX Power Connector Ground pinATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connectorWhat is Hot Swap Function? Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDsSATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDD Set up Uefi Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration \ RAID Installation Guide Make a SATA3 Driver DisketteInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Introduction Uefi Menu BarTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen Navigation KeysMain Screen System Time HourMinuteSecondOC Tweaker Screen Processor Maximum Frequency Dram Configuration Dram FrequencyAMD Turbo Core Technology North Bridge Maximum FrequencyCommand Rate CR Power Down EnableRAS# to CAS# Delay tRCD Write Recovery Time tWRVoltage Control Dram Voltage Would you like to save current setting user defaults?Four Activate Window tFAW NB VoltageAdvanced Screen Instant FlashCPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics AdapterSouth Bridge Configuration Sata IDE Combined Mode Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Sata ControllerSerial Port Address Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Infrared PortAcpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table USB 3.0 Controller USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB SupportChassis Fan 2 Setting CPU Fan 1 & 2 SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Chassis Fan 3 SettingBoot Screen Security Screen Save Changes and Exit Load Uefi DefaultsExit Screen Discard Changes and ExitRunning The Support CD Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Drivers MenuInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in Ahci Mode Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode Drv4E CtrlB5 LangengChoose Usable Physical Drive List to select Raid HDD Page Windows VistaTM 64-bit Page Windows 7 64-bit

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