ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 manual

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2.18 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.

B.Set the “SATA Mode” option to [AHCI].

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

Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.

B.Set the “SATA Mode” option to [IDE].

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

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Contents FM2A85X Extreme4 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Rear Panel I/O ConnectorAudio USBHardware 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 Internet Flash ASRock Crashless BiosASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Uefi System BrowserASRock Dehumidifier Function ASRock Easy RAID InstallerASRock Fast Boot ASRock Interactive UefiLucid Virtu Universal MVP Motherboard Layout ATXPWR1LAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelTable 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 Notch break BreakExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardPcie Slots Graphics Card Setup CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation GuideCrossFire Bridge Driver Installation and Setup For Windows 8 / 7 / VistaTM OSPage Enjoy the benefit of AMD Dual Graphics AMD Dual Graphics Operation GuideWhat does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? AMD Vision Engine Control Center Multi Monitor and Surround Display Features Multi Monitor FeatureSurround Display Feature What is HDCP? Hdcp FunctionASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide Advanced Super IO Configuration CIR Controller EnabledCIR sensors in different angles Jumpers Setup DescriptionOnboard Headers and Connectors Serial ATA3 ConnectorsConnect the remote System Panel Header ATX Power Connector Supply to this connectorATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connectorSmart 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 HDDs SATA3 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 HDDSet up Uefi Driver Installation GuideUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Page Introduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn Home Navigation KeysMain Screen F10 F12OC Tweaker Screen Boost Frequency Multiplier Dram Timing Configuration Dram FrequencyMultiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency MultiplierDram Timing Control Dram Slot Power Down EnableVoltage Configuration Dram Voltage Dram Timing ControlAdvanced Screen Package C6 Mode CPU ConfigurationCore C6 Mode Cool ‘n’ QuietNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Easy RAID Installer Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Sata ControllerSuper IO Configuration Acpi Configuration USB Mouse Power On Acpi Hpet tableUSB 3.0 Controller USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB SupportSystem Browser ToolSound Effect OMGOnline Management GuardInternet Flash Network Configuration Internet SettingDehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Uefi Download ServerWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot 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 Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode Drv4E CtrlB5 LangengChoose Usable Physical Drive List to select Raid HDD Page Windows VistaTM 64-bit Page Windows 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit