ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX manual Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions, Set up BIOS

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2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

2.13 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP

/XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the be- ginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATA2 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install.

Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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Contents User Manual 960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FXDisclaimer Copyright NoticeCALIFORNIA, USA ONLY Installation ContentsIntroduction 4. Software Support 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY1. Introduction 1.1 Package ContentsASRock Reminds You Memory 1.2 SpecificationsPlatform ChipsetHardware ConnectorBIOS Feature Support CDPage ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver 1.3 Unique FeaturesASRock Instant Boot ASRock OC TunerASRock XFast LAN ASRock OC DNAASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast USBASRock X-Boost ASRock XFast RAMSOCKET AM3b 1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FXATXPWR1 SB710LAN Port LED Indications 1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX1.6 I/O Panel 960GM-VS3 FX Pre-installation Precautions 2. Installation2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.1 CPU InstallationInstalling a DIMM 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM2.4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS 2.5 Multi Monitor FeatureFor Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS Description 2.6 Jumpers Setup2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors This header accommodates PWRBTN Power SwitchRESET Reset Switch PLED System Power LEDCPU Fan Connector Chassis Fan Connectorto the fan connector and match the black wire to theATX 12V Power Connector 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDs 2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug 2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDDSTEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette 2.11 Driver Installation Guide2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions STEP 1 Set up BIOSSTEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration STEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration\ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your systemUsing SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode 2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsUsing SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode STEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 3.1 Introduction 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar Boot3.2 Main Screen To load optimal default values for all the settingsTo save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1.2 Navigation Keys960GM-VS3 FX 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen CPU Configuration Overclock ModeBoot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard CountMultiplier/Voltage Change Processor Maximum FrequencyNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum VoltageMemory Timing Memory Configuration Memory ClockPower Down Enable DRAM FrequencyTRFC Command RateChipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override Would you like to save current setting user defaults?Instant Flash 3.4 Advanced ScreenEnhance Halt State C1E 3.4.1 CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Secure Virtual MachineOnboard Lan 3.4.2 Chipset ConfigurationOnboard HD Audio Front PanelPCI Devices Power On 3.4.3 ACPI ConfigurationRestore on AC/Power Loss Ring-In Power OnACPI HPET table SATA IDE Combined Mode 3.4.4 Storage ConfigurationOnboard SATA Controller SATA Operation ModePCI Latency Timer 3.4.5 PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI IDE BusMaster Infrared Port Address 3.4.6 Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared PortUSB Controller 3.4.7 USB ConfigurationUSB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power On3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen CPU Fan SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Case Open FeatureBootup Num-Lock 3.6 Boot Screen3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Onboard LANSecurity Settings 3.7 Security ScreenChange Supervisor Password 3.8 Exit Screen Load BIOS DefaultsLoad Performance Setup Default Load Power Saving Setup Default4.2.1 Running The Support CD 4.1 Install Operating System4. Software Support 4.2 Support CD Information

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