problem during instalation of xp

[catsarecute]

hi:cool:
This is my first post here:woot: :woot: :woot:I am glad to be here and im sure that i ll learn many things here.:D



ok i bought some hardware yesteday: stacker 830
: amd 3700(kab2e)
: dfi ut ultra d
:ocz 520 modstream
I put my "old'raptor 36gb without format it(it has a version of windows xp with an A8N-E mobo)
So,i boot my computer too see if i could go in windows without format my old instalation.It was a surprise for me to see that i could go in my old installation of xp.Also,windows loaded some things that a dont remember(certainly due of my new motherboard).At this point,i restarted my computer to make a fresh instalation of xp,after the instalation of windows, my computer reboot and go at the boot menu screen.(hope you know what i mean)
I tried each type of boot(safe mode...with command...last know good setting..ect)and it cant go futher,,,the computer reboot...

I tried to reinstall windows 6 times...always the same problem.
I tried on an other hdd...same things...
I tried to boot on safe mode(option on dfi board)
I tried to clear the cmos with the jumper..doest work
So i hope you will have an idea of what i could do :)

[mnewxcv]

im just not following.

so u got all your hardware hooked up

nothing is oced

all voltages are correct for stock, nothing lower nothing higher

is the drive sata? if so, during windows install right at the beginning when its telling you what its doing it will say something like "if raid controller drivers needed press F6" or something, do it and install the drivers from floppy.

install windows....

auto reboot, continues to install windows and asks for some info like where you live, etc

your in windows

install drivers, chipset first.

you should be all set.

[catsarecute]

Thx for the fast reply


I never had to install raid controller driver to install windows(maybe i should)but it always work without it.but i ll try it.

voltage is ok and nothings is overclocked.

[mnewxcv]

well it will ask for raid controller drivers, you press F6(i think its F6 but it will tell you anyways) and install the drivers for your sata controller.

[catsarecute]

I have intalled windows xp many times without doing this and it always work like a charm.i ll try it. i have no other solution.

[Weedsqueezer]

You don't need raid drivers for a single raptor.. try swapping the memory from the oranges to yellows or vice versa if in dual channel mode. also make sure all power connections are good and tight, mobo and HDDs. also try plugging sata cable in to one of the other spots on the board.
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[catsarecute]

I ll try it tommorow.i am soo tired.Thx 4 all guys.later:cool:

[mnewxcv]

You don't need raid drivers for a single raptor.. try swapping the memory from the oranges to yellows or vice versa if in dual channel mode. also make sure all power connections are good and tight, mobo and HDDs. also try plugging sata cable in to one of the other spots on the board.
WELCOME TO XS BTW.... ever heard of Rosetta@home? Shoot me a PM if you want to learn more.


no he doesnt need raid drivers, but the prompt saying "if you need to install raid drivers press F6 now" or something is when you press F6 and install the sata's controller drivers.

[Weedsqueezer]

windows installs a generic hdd controller right? Then once the new format/install is in place then update chipset drivers from DFI as you said above :)

[mnewxcv]

should install some drivers for some sata controllers and yes a generic hdd driver, i however had to install my personal sata controller's drivers for the windows installation to work right.

[catsarecute]

I dont get it...i would get it if my hdd would be detected but,,,,it is....then... why installing the sata's controller drivers if my hdd is well reconized in my bios?

[mnewxcv]

my hdd was recognized in bios also.

[Weedsqueezer]

Update cats?

[catsarecute]

Hi all....sorry,school keep me soooo busy these time...now exams are finnish:woot: here we go 4 the updates
When xp tell me too press on f6 for the driver....i press f6 and nothing happen...:stick: I tried on other xp cd...same thing happen but...I bought an other 36gb raptor (i d like too raid 0) and 2*maxtor 250gb sata 2 (raid 0 also)

But i tried too install xp on my raptor in raid 0 stripping(4 performance tell me if i am wrong)but i didnt work.IT can format my 64gb(2*36:fact:)but the instalation prompt for every files because it cant be written on the disk(i've the option too skip the file and same thing happen for every files)

-I tried to flash my bios
-boot windows on ide hdd and install driver like that
-windows prompt me after the f6(for installing the raid driver)
unfortunatly nothing work if anyone have an idea tell me please!


ps:i call an"expert"45$h...he didnt resolve the prob:bananal:

[catsarecute]

omg iam going crazy!

[catsarecute]

if i you dont understand what iam saying tell me what you dont understand!
plz help me!

[catsarecute]

!omg!