2.15 Installing Windows® 8 / 8
If you want to install Windows® 8 / 8
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
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
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