ASRock H61 Pro 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) or Windows® 7 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.

5.If you install Windows® 7 64-bitOS, OS will be formatted by GPT (GUID Partition Table). Please install the hotfix file from Microsoft®: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979903

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Contents H61 Pro Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Audio ConnectorRear Panel I/O Monitor Support CDHardware CertificationsPage ASRock Instant Boot Unique FeaturesASRock Extreme Tuning Utility Axtu ASRock Instant FlashASRock XFast LAN ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast RAMASRock Internet Flash ASRock Crashless BiosASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Combo Cooler Option C.C.OMotherboard Layout 17.3cm 6.8I/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsPre-installation Precautions Screw HolesCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules Dimm Installing a DimmExpansion Slots PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardPcie slots Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor FeatureSurround Display Feature For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSFor Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS What is HDCP?Hdcp Function Jumpers Setup DescriptionOnboard Headers and Connectors Front Panel Audio Header Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connectorWhat is Hot Plug Function? Hot Plug Function for Sata / Sataii HDDsSata / Sataii HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDDInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideUsing Sata / Sataii HDDs with NCQ function Set Up Uefi Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Using Sata / Sataii HDDs without NCQ function Set up UefiIntroduction Uefi Menu BarPage Main Screen OMG Online Management GuardOC Tweaker Screen Primary Plane Current Limit Short Duration Power LimitDram Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Secondary Plane Current LimitDram tRP Command Rate CRMRC Fast Boot Dram tRASCPU Core Voltage Offset Voltage Configuration Power Saving ModeUser Defaults Igpu Voltage OffsetInstant Flash Advanced ScreenInternet Flash CPU Configuration Hardware Prefetcher Intel Virtualization TechnologyAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Sata Aggressive Link Power Management Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Selection Sata ControllersEntry After IntelR Rapid Start TechnologyIntelR Rapid Start Technology Active Page Threshold SupportIntelR Smart Connect Technology IntelR Smart Connect TechnologySerial Port Address Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Infrared PortAcpi Configuration USB 2.0 Controller USB ConfigurationLegacy USB Support Internet Setting Network ConfigurationUefi Download Server Power Fan Setting CPU Fan SettingChassis Fan Setting Over Temperature ProtectionBoot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Running The Support CD Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Drivers MenuInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB