ASRock IMB-A160-H manual Using Ahci Mode Set Up Uefi

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2.8.2Installing Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit on a HDD Larger than 2 terabytes (2TB) without RAID

This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP2 or above), 7 64-bit or 8 64-bit and follow the procedures below to install the operating system.

Using AHCI Mode

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: Press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item “UEFI:<Optical disk drive>“ to boot.

STEP 3: Start Windows® installation.

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Contents IMB-A160-H Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Support CD ConnectorsBios Feature Rear Panel I/OPage Unique Features ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Instant Flash IMB-A160 Motherboard LayoutLvds for IMB-A160 only LAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelPre-installation Precautions InstallationInstalling Memory Modules Dimm Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots Installing an Expansion CardInstalling Sata Hard Disks Power Connectors Pled System Power LED Installing the System PanelPwrbtn Power Switch Reset Reset SwitchPin LPT1 See p.10, No Onboard Headers and ConnectorsPIN CPU Fan Connector Inverter Power Control Header Optional Digital Input / Output Pin Header Jumpers Setup PWR-On Mode Jumper AT Mode Operating System Setup Using Ahci ModeSet Up Uefi Using Ahci Mode Set Up Uefi Use RAID Installation Guide to set the RAID configuration Utilities Menu Installing DriversRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuWhat is Hot Plug and Hot Swap? Hot Plug and Hot Swap for Hard Disk DrivesHot Plug / Hot Swap Operation Guide Points for attention, before you process Hot Plug / Hot Swap Step How to Hot Plug / Hot Swap a HDDHow to Hot Unplug / Hot Swap a HDD Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionNavigation Keys Main Screen Advanced Screen CPU Configuration SVM ModeCool ‘n’ Quiet North Bridge Configuration Front Panel South Bridge ConfigurationRestore on AC/Power Loss Onboard HD AudioSata Controller Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Sata IDE Combined ModeSuper IO Configuration Acpi Configuration USB Mouse Power On USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Configuration USB 2.0 ControllerLegacy USB Support TPM Support Trusted ComputingHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen CPU FAN1 SettingBoot From Onboard LAN Boot ScreenSetup Prompt Timeout Bootup Num-LockSecurity Screen Discard Changes and Exit Load Uefi DefaultsExit Screen Save Changes and Exit