ASRock 990FX Extreme9 manual Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB

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Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB

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

1.Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above), Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 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 Extreme9 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Connector Rear Panel I/OUSB Hardware Bios FeatureSupport CD MonitorPage ASRock Instant Boot Unique FeaturesASRock Extreme Tuning Utility Axtu ASRock Instant FlashASRock XFast LAN ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast RAMASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Internet FlashASRock Restart to Uefi ASRock Fast BootASRock X-Boost Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 OverclockingMotherboard Layout SocketI/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsTable for Audio Output Connection Page Installation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsInstalling a Dimm Pcie Slot Configurations Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots Installing an expansion card SLITM, 3-Way Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation Guide RequirementsASRock SLIBridge2S Card Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Two GoldfingersDriver Installation and Setup For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Slitm mode onlySelect Nvidia Control Panel tab Select Control Panel tabPage Page CrossFire Bridge Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards For Windows XP OS For Windows 8 / 7 / VistaTM OSSurround Display Feature \ Surround Display InformationASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide Advanced Super IO Configuration CIR Controller EnabledCIR sensors in different angles Jumpers Setup Jumper SettingOnboard Headers and Connectors Serial ATA Sata Data CableUSB 3.0 Headers Besides four default USB System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors ATX Power Connector ATX 12V Power ConnectorSerial port Header Installation Guide of Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide of Rear USB 3.0 BracketSmart Switches 12 Dr. Debug Status Code DescriptionWhat 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 How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDDDriver Installation Guide Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsSet up Uefi Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Introduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn Home Navigation KeysMain Screen F10 F12OC Tweaker Screen AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD Application Power ManagementCPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum FrequencyHT Bus Speed Dram Timing Configuration Dram FrequencyPower Down Enable HT Bus WidthNB Voltage Voltage Configuration CPU Load-line calibrationDram Voltage HT VoltageAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics AdapterSouth Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration ASMedia SATA3 Mode Sata Boot ROMSerial Port Address Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Infrared PortAcpi Configuration USB Phy Power Down USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Mouse Power On USB 3.0 Controller USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB SupportTool Easy RAID InstallerUefi Update Utility Instant Flash System BrowserInternet Flash Network Configuration Internet SettingDehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Uefi Download ServerWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Chassis Fan 2 Setting CPU Fan 1 & 2 SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Chassis Fan 3 SettingBoot From Onboard LAN Boot ScreenFast Boot Setup Prompt TimeoutFull Screen Logo Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count AddOn ROM DisplaySecure Boot Security ScreenSave 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