ASRock IMB-A160-H manual Operating System Setup, Using Ahci Mode, Set Up Uefi

2.8 Operating System Setup

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating sys- tems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS docu- mentation for more information.

2.8.1Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit without RAID

Using AHCI Mode

AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP.

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

Using IDE Mode

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set IDE Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.

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

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