ASRock 970 Pro2 manual Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

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2.12Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

/ XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 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.

2.12.1 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 970 Pro2 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Bios Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Support CD ConnectorBios Feature HardwarePage ASRock OC Tuner Unique FeaturesASRock Instant Boot ASRock Intelligent Energy SaverASRock XFast USB ASRock OC DNAASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast LANASRock XFast RAM Motherboard Layout SocketI/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsInstallation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsInstalling a Dimm Notch break BreakInstalling an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots Jumpers Setup DescriptionOnboard Headers and Connectors SATAII6Serial ATA Sata Data Cable System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors ATX Power Connector ATX 12V Power ConnectorSerial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks Installation What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap Function? Sata / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a Sata / SATA2 HDD How to Hot Unplug a Sata / SATA2 HDDSet up Bios Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Make a Sata / SATA2 Driver DisketteUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar IntroductionTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen Navigation KeysMain Screen System Time HourMinuteSecondOC Tweaker Screen North Bridge Maximum Frequency AMD C-State SupportProcessor Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum VoltageHT Bus Width Memory Configuration Memory ClockPower Down Enable Dram Frequency+1.8V Power Voltage Command RateChipset Settings NB Voltage Would you like to save current setting user defaults?CPU Configuration Advanced ScreenInstant Flash Secure Virtual Machine CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Enhance Halt State C1EFront Panel Chipset ConfigurationOnboard HD Audio Onboard LanAcpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table Sata IDE Combined Mode Storage ConfigurationSata Operation Mode Onboard Sata Controller EnabledLatency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterFloppy Configuration Floppy aSuper IO Configuration USB Configuration CPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 SettingHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Boot Settings ConfigurationChange Supervisor Password Security ScreenExit Screen Running The Support CD Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Drivers Menu
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