x64 install on RAID array

Hey, I'm kinda stumped now. Thanks to those who helped me figure out how to
get my new RAID array to show up in my existing copy of x64. I'm going to get
rid of the old drive, but instead of copy the old machine onto the array, I
want a clean Windows install.

When I installed x64 before, I had to install a SATA driver during
installation. I used a floppy with drivers on it, but have since gotten rid
of the floppy drive. I made a CD with the required nVidia RAID drivers, but
Windows Install only gives me the option of A:\ to search for the drivers.

How can I install Windows on my RAID array by using a second CD with drivers
on it?

Dennis
Thu Dec 07 18:59:24 CST 2006

Romeo:
With Windows XP and XP x64 the raid drivers can only be installed
using a floppy. A USB external floppy drive would work or temporarily
install a floppy drive.


"RomeoJ" <trailzman7@hotmail.com*n0_5pam*> wrote in message
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> Hey, I'm kinda stumped now. Thanks to those who helped me figure out how
> to
> get my new RAID array to show up in my existing copy of x64. I'm going to
> get
> rid of the old drive, but instead of copy the old machine onto the array,
> I
> want a clean Windows install.
>
> When I installed x64 before, I had to install a SATA driver during
> installation. I used a floppy with drivers on it, but have since gotten
> rid
> of the floppy drive. I made a CD with the required nVidia RAID drivers,
> but
> Windows Install only gives me the option of A:\ to search for the drivers.
>
> How can I install Windows on my RAID array by using a second CD with
> drivers
> on it?

Tony
Thu Dec 07 20:07:07 CST 2006

Yes, the Installer is very simple-minded and knows nothing of CD or HD
drives at this stage. Remember, you are in the process of teaching it to
find your RAID - a floppy is the only option, I use one with success and the
cost is negligible.


Tony. . .


"Dennis Pack" <dennispack at hotmail dot com> wrote in message
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> Romeo:
> With Windows XP and XP x64 the raid drivers can only be installed
> using a floppy. A USB external floppy drive would work or temporarily
> install a floppy drive.
>
>
> "RomeoJ" <trailzman7@hotmail.com*n0_5pam*> wrote in message
> news:AFB0BEA9-C7D1-4845-A13E-7F77F6172514@microsoft.com...
> > Hey, I'm kinda stumped now. Thanks to those who helped me figure out how
> > to
> > get my new RAID array to show up in my existing copy of x64. I'm going
to
> > get
> > rid of the old drive, but instead of copy the old machine onto the
array,
> > I
> > want a clean Windows install.
> >
> > When I installed x64 before, I had to install a SATA driver during
> > installation. I used a floppy with drivers on it, but have since gotten
> > rid
> > of the floppy drive. I made a CD with the required nVidia RAID drivers,
> > but
> > Windows Install only gives me the option of A:\ to search for the
drivers.
> >
> > How can I install Windows on my RAID array by using a second CD with
> > drivers
> > on it?
>