1) Go to Intel's download center and download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Manager for your OS:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Prod...=2101&lang=eng

Keep this file as you will need it again in step 7.

2) Run the installer with the -a switch to extract the files. This will NOT install the software, just extract the files. Follow the prompts as if you were installing the software.

Example: Click Here

The above should extract the files to \Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager. There are two folders, \Drivers and \Drivers64 for 32-bit and 64-bit OS's, respectively.

Copy the file “IaStor.sys” from the Drivers folder to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

3)  Download "ahci_xp_drv_patch.zip" and extra the zip patch file to the desktop, open the extra folder and double click " ahci_xp_drv_patch.reg" to add the entry into registry

     Important Note:  This AHCI registry patch was modified to work with ASI BTO notebook: ASUS and Compal Santa Rosa platform only.  ASI is not liable and does not support non-ASI BTO notebook using this patch.

4) Reboot the computer and enter the BIOS (F2 during initial boot) - DO NOT allow it to start Windows yet.

5) Change the setting to AHCI as follow:

    1.  Navigate to the "Advanced" and choose "Onboard Devices Configuration"

    2. Change Configure SATA as "AHCI"

    3. Press F10 and Save and Exit the BIOS.

6) Boot into Windows

7) When Windows loads it will detect a new hard disk - cancel the wizard for installing the new hardware and run the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver installer you downloaded in step 1.