SATA and windows installation

ReV smokey255 · Oct 8, 2004, 01:48 AM

i need help getting these drivers i have a western digtial raptor and then on the really blue screen that says install xp pro it says sata and raid set up and hit F6 but it wants floppy A what should i do i need hlep but all the drivers i am finding require so much mb for the floppy what i do

Necrosis · Oct 8, 2004, 01:55 AM

Depending on your chipset you need to find the SATA drivers on your install CD and/or the MB's manufacture's website. You also sometimes can make it read from the MB CD to find the SATA drivers as well.

>GSXR<mrbusa · Oct 8, 2004, 02:02 AM

the way i understand it is you are only installing one drive?if so you dont need to do an f6 install of raid drivers.that option is for scsi and raid only i believe.if you are setting up a raid array then your driver version depends on what raid contoller you are going to use.dont use the ones on your hardrive cd or mobo cd cause they are probably outdated.later

drakesteakn · Oct 8, 2004, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by >GSXR<mrbusa

the way i understand it is you are only installing one drive?if so you dont need to do an f6 install of raid drivers.that option is for scsi and raid only i believe.if you are setting up a raid array then your driver version depends on what raid contoller you are going to use.dont use the ones on your hardrive cd or mobo cd cause they are probably outdated.later

only if u are running a RAID setup or using a controller card do u need to use a floppy and hit F6.

ReV smokey255 · Oct 8, 2004, 04:38 PM

well it said sata/raid i have a western digital raptor 10000 rpm and when installing windows i had the same problems so what you think i should do ehh

ReV smokey255 · Oct 8, 2004, 04:39 PM

so i can boot from the asus disc and install that way i dont have a os on the computer currently so i am wondering what i should do

>GSXR<mrbusa · Oct 8, 2004, 05:59 PM

this is a joke right!

i would think that even if you are useing an external sata card that windows would install generic sata drivers.you might want to create a sig so we can see your specs.DO YOU ONLY HAVE ONE DRIVE?

Shinjikun · Oct 8, 2004, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ReV smokey255

i need help getting these drivers i have a western digtial raptor and then on the really blue screen that says install xp pro it says sata and raid set up and hit F6 but it wants floppy A what should i do i need hlep but all the drivers i am finding require so much mb for the floppy what i do

Check your motherboard manufacturer to see if they have drivers (which they should) for SATA Non-RAID and RAID setups. Just make a disk with those drivers, tap on F6, and then specify your floppy drive when installing XP.

dipstick · Oct 8, 2004, 08:30 PM

If you're only using one sata drive disable any RAID options in the bios and see if windows install will see it without hitting F6 and loading drivers. Of course this all depends on your specific board so please do tell us which one it is

ZeroOne · Oct 11, 2004, 01:49 PM

I have a SAta myself and u need Press F6 ,and load the drivers from a floppy.

Put the files on a floppy because windows ask for a floppy by a clean install.

ReV smokey255 · Oct 12, 2004, 09:42 PM

what you mean shut the raid off i am really new to sata

MiDKnYtE · Oct 12, 2004, 09:45 PM

This guy double posted. see the other thread.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/windows-xp-2000-nt-9x-forum/58404-problems-sata.html

hey mods, I think a thread merge is in order.

ReV smokey255 · Oct 13, 2004, 01:58 AM

i know i did it was a accident sorry i didnt really the first one went though

Oct 8, 2004, 01:48 AM	#1
ReV smokey255 John Kerry of video cards Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 574 Rep Power: 0	SATA and windows installation i need help getting these drivers i have a western digtial raptor and then on the really blue screen that says install xp pro it says sata and raid set up and hit F6 but it wants floppy A what should i do i need hlep but all the drivers i am finding require so much mb for the floppy what i do

Oct 8, 2004, 05:59 PM	#7
>GSXR<mrbusa im a FREAK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,107 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	this is a joke right!i would think that even if you are useing an external sata card that windows would install generic sata drivers.you might want to create a sig so we can see your specs.DO YOU ONLY HAVE ONE DRIVE? Last edited by >GSXR<mrbusa; Oct 8, 2004 at 06:17 PM.

Oct 11, 2004, 01:49 PM	#10
ZeroOne DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 185 Rep Power: 0	I have a SAta myself and u need Press F6 ,and load the drivers from a floppy. Put the files on a floppy because windows ask for a floppy by a clean install. __________________ ICE 0000 0001

Oct 8, 2004, 01:55 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Depending on your chipset you need to find the SATA drivers on your install CD and/or the MB's manufacture's website. You also sometimes can make it read from the MB CD to find the SATA drivers as well.

Oct 8, 2004, 02:02 AM	#3
>GSXR<mrbusa im a FREAK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,107 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	the way i understand it is you are only installing one drive?if so you dont need to do an f6 install of raid drivers.that option is for scsi and raid only i believe.if you are setting up a raid array then your driver version depends on what raid contoller you are going to use.dont use the ones on your hardrive cd or mobo cd cause they are probably outdated.later

Oct 8, 2004, 04:38 PM	Thread Starter #5
ReV smokey255 John Kerry of video cards Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 574 Rep Power: 0	well it said sata/raid i have a western digital raptor 10000 rpm and when installing windows i had the same problems so what you think i should do ehh

Oct 8, 2004, 04:39 PM	Thread Starter #6
ReV smokey255 John Kerry of video cards Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 574 Rep Power: 0	so i can boot from the asus disc and install that way i dont have a os on the computer currently so i am wondering what i should do

Oct 8, 2004, 08:30 PM	#9
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	If you're only using one sata drive disable any RAID options in the bios and see if windows install will see it without hitting F6 and loading drivers. Of course this all depends on your specific board so please do tell us which one it is

Oct 12, 2004, 09:42 PM	Thread Starter #11
ReV smokey255 John Kerry of video cards Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 574 Rep Power: 0	what you mean shut the raid off i am really new to sata

Oct 12, 2004, 09:45 PM	#12
MiDKnYtE Caffeine Machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hell is empty. All the devils are here. Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	This guy double posted. see the other thread. http://www.hardwareheaven.com/windows-xp-2000-nt-9x-forum/58404-problems-sata.html hey mods, I think a thread merge is in order.

Oct 13, 2004, 01:58 AM	Thread Starter #13
ReV smokey255 John Kerry of video cards Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 574 Rep Power: 0	i know i did it was a accident sorry i didnt really the first one went though