ASRock X79 Extreme4-M manual Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

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2.23 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64- bit OS on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.23.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.

Using SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option “SATA Mode” to [IDE]. (For SATAII_0 to SATAII_3, SATA3_0 and

SATA3_1 ports.)

Set the option “ASMedia SATA3 Operation Mode” to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 port.)

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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

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

Using SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option “SATA Mode” to [AHCI]. (For SATAII_0 to SATAII_3, SATA3_0 and

SATA3_1 ports.)

Set the option “ASMedia SATA3 Operation Mode” to [AHCI]. (For SATA3_A0 port.)

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

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Contents X79 Extreme4-M Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Introduction Uefi Menu Bar Uefi Setup UtilityIntroduction Package ContentsSpecifications USB3.0 ConnectorSmart Switch Bios FeatureMonitor Unique FeatureSupport CD HardwarePage Page Page Motherboard Layout Link I/O PanelLAN Port LED Indications Off No Link BlinkingPage Screw Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches With fan operation or contact other components Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstalling a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardRequirements Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation GuideASRock SLIBridge Card Double-click Nvidia Settings icon on your Windows taskbar Driver Installation and SetupFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Slitm mode only Select Control Panel tab Select Nvidia Control Panel tabCrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics CardsCrossFire Bridge For Windows 7 / VistaTM OS Install the required drivers to your systemFor Windows XP OS \ Surround Display Information Surround Display FeatureCIR sensors in different angles ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide Clear Cmos Jumper Jumpers SetupDescription Serial ATA Sata Data Cable Onboard Headers and ConnectorsSerial Ataii Connectors Serial ATA3 ConnectorsOne USB 3.0 header on this USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USBOptional wireless transmitting Ports on the I/O panel, there isPower off Power LED Header Please connect the chassisPower LED to this header to Indicate system power statusSupply to this connector ATX Power ConnectorATX 12V Power Connector Smart Switches Status Code Description 15 Dr. DebugPage Page Page Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap Function? Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDsPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Driver Installation GuideSet up Uefi Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsUntied Overclocking Technology Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionF10 Navigation KeysMain Screen Navigation KeysOC Tweaker Screen Additional Turbo Voltage Turbo Boost Power LimitDram Timing Control Load XMP Setting Core Current LimitDram tRAS Command Rate CRDram Power Down Mode Dram tRPMemory Fast Boot Phase SheddingMemory Power Savings Mode Memory Test When Fast BootCPU Load-Line Calibration Load Power Saving ModeUser Default Voltage Control CPU Core VoltageInstant Flash Advanced ScreenSystem Browser CPU Configuration CPU C6 State Support CPU Thermal ThrottlingEnhance Halt State C1E CPU C3 State SupportNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration Serial Port Address Super IO ConfigurationUse this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port Serial PortAcpi Configuration Legacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller USB 3.0 ControllerME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME VersionHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Software Support Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in Ahci Mode Copy Intel RAID drivers into a USB flash disk Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID ModeWindows VistaTM 64-bit Page Windows 7 64-bit