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2.10 Operating System Setup
This motherboard supports various Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating sys-
tems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
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.
2.10.1 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit without RAID
Using AHCI Mode
AHCI mode is not supported under Windows
®
X P.
STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.
Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup
Utility > Advanced > Storage Conguration > SATA Mode.
STEP 2: Install Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
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 Conguration > SATA Mode.
STEP 2: Install Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-
bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your system.