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Digital Syndicate · Mon Jul 14, 2003 10:45 pm

Hey guys, need a little help here if I can. Just recently got me a new WD Raptor SATA drive and I can't seem to install XP on it. It is being detected by my SATA Raid utility which runs right after post but XP doesn't pick it up on the install. Question 1: where should the jumper be on the back of the drive? Question 2: Do I need to hit F6 at the XP prompt and install the SATA drivers from floppy first? Question 3: How should my boot options be in BIOS or should I disable everything? Thanks for any help!

Digital Syndicate · Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:14 pm

Running an ASUS A7N8X Deluxe board.

Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:17 pm

Yes, you need to hit F6 to instal the driver for the SATA controller. When you do that it will show up so an install windows on it.

Digital Syndicate · Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:42 pm

Thanks friend, looks like it's coming along smoothly. Yet, I have another question for you. I will be getting another WD Raptor within 2 days and have the two Raided. If I set up my current Raptor with XP and all my software and create a ghost disk, will I be able to use it on my two Raided Raptors?

Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:48 pm

You should be able to ghost it onto the array, but I personally would do a full reinstall.

Digital Syndicate · Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:45 am

Yeah, I get that same feeling. I will wait for the 2nd drive. Thanks for the help!

Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:48 am

No problem, glad to help you out.

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