ASRock IMB-A160-H manual Operating System Setup, Using Ahci Mode, Set Up Uefi

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2.8 Operating System Setup

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating sys- tems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS docu- mentation for more information.

2.8.1Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit without RAID

Using AHCI Mode

AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP.

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.

STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64- bit on your system.

Using IDE Mode

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set IDE Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.

STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64- bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your system.

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Contents IMB-A160-H Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Rear Panel I/O ConnectorsBios Feature Support CDPage ASRock Instant Flash Unique FeaturesASRock Crashless Bios Motherboard Layout IMB-A160Lvds for IMB-A160 only I/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsInstallation Pre-installation PrecautionsInstalling Memory Modules Dimm Installing an Expansion Card Expansion Slots PCI Express SlotsInstalling Sata Hard Disks Power Connectors Reset Reset Switch Installing the System PanelPwrbtn Power Switch Pled System Power LEDOnboard Headers and Connectors Pin LPT1 See p.10, NoPIN CPU Fan Connector Inverter Power Control Header Optional Digital Input / Output Pin Header Jumpers Setup PWR-On Mode Jumper AT Mode Set Up Uefi Operating System SetupUsing Ahci Mode Using Ahci Mode Set Up Uefi Use RAID Installation Guide to set the RAID configuration Drivers Menu Installing DriversRunning The Support CD Utilities MenuHot Plug / Hot Swap Operation Guide What is Hot Plug and Hot Swap?Hot Plug and Hot Swap for Hard Disk Drives Points for attention, before you process Hot Plug / Hot Swap How to Hot Plug / Hot Swap a HDD StepHow to Hot Unplug / Hot Swap a HDD Introduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys Main Screen Advanced Screen Cool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationSVM Mode North Bridge Configuration Onboard HD Audio South Bridge ConfigurationRestore on AC/Power Loss Front PanelSata IDE Combined Mode Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Sata ControllerSuper IO Configuration Acpi Configuration USB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power OnLegacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Trusted Computing TPM SupportCPU FAN1 Setting Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenBootup Num-Lock Boot ScreenSetup Prompt Timeout Boot From Onboard LANSecurity Screen Save Changes and Exit Load Uefi DefaultsExit Screen Discard Changes and Exit