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Asus P5K / EPU

I've got iATKOS S3 v2 but can't install it. The DVD boots just fine but i can't find any of my drives. I know that this is a AHCI issue (since P5K/EPU can't enable it). Is there anyone here who know how / or if my hardware even is…

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@tnt32 Published 2010-07-18
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Snow Leopard 10.6
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5,852 historical reads · 2 curated field notes (from 3 dispatches) · 2010-07-18 – 2011-04-10
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@tnt32@aone@mutant62

I've got iATKOS S3 v2 but can't install it.
The DVD boots just fine but i can't find any of my drives.
I know that this is a AHCI issue (since P5K/EPU can't enable it).

Is there anyone here who know how / or if my hardware even is supported for 10.6?

Asus p5k/epu
4 GB
Intel c2d e8200 @ 3.1GHz

Help?

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2 technical responses curated from 3 original dispatches

Field Note #1 @aone 2011-03-23

You've made it

You found the way to run 10.6.x in you p5k/epu? I'm with the same motherboard, I've tried it in the past with no results.

Field Note #2 @mutant62 2011-04-10

How to enable AHCI mode at Asus p5K MB

Recently I faced with the same problem. (I have also a PC with Asus P5K mb.)
I searched google and found this topic at Asus support forum. the topic clearly describes how to crossflash P5K bios with Asus P5KR Mb.'s bios.

Here is the topic:
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&… ↗

I tried this method and I could succesfully enable AHCI mode with my P5K mb.

I kindly remind you that it is a risky method and do it with your own risk. (no blame on me)
Also, it is a log thread and you should read till end not to miss any detail.

Good luck.

Sources & Contributor Provenance (3 credited usernames · Thread #6362)
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@tnt32Primary Author12010-07-18
@aoneContributor12011-03-23
@mutant62Contributor12011-04-10