[Isooc]

Hi all,

I've just took apart a computer and replaced the Motherboard and Processor to see if a Problem i've been having was sorted, but now it doesnt Register the Hard Drives Which are SATA RAID i think not totally sure, I made sure before putting them into the system they were totally wiped so nothing was left on them but, They still wont Show up, Changed Cables etc, Put them into another Comp, nothing

I did think HDD Failure but.. When i start up the System, i can see a Configuration Menu Option for the Hard drives, so The Motherboard is registering the Hard Drives but they arnt showing up in BIOS nore Windows Setup so i cant Install anything

Any Ideas Would be Brill

Thx

Iso

[murdoch]

What RAID is it?

[Isooc]

Hi,

Well That, Im totally not sure, From what i've read It says RAID 0 but That could mean anything, As it's a Shop Brought Computer I Know Near Totally nothing about the Parts Inside it,

Iso

[murdoch]

Click HERE

[Isooc]

Yes, i know what RAID means, i meant I dont know what Specs the Parts are inside because i cant get into windows and the computer isnt mine it's a friend and she doesnt know what specs it's got because It was brought from a shop by her Dad

[TriplexDread]

All the info you need is on the hardware mate.

Even using Google and Manufacturers part numbers you can find exactly what you have.

There isa software which can identify what you have but you cant boot so no use. Have you tried just simply disconnecting the drive? Or switching the raid off? Is it defo set up for raid? 100% positive?

Because if it's not and its swtiched on the system wont boot as far as ive experienced

Simple search and find.

[Isooc]

Yes, I've checked it's Setup For RAID etc, And thanks for the Advice, I'll take a look into it.

Atm, Im Following the Thought that the SATA Connection thats on the HDD is Damaged, Cuz i've changed both leads Stilll looking into it

[oscarolim]

If the PC has a raid system created, it usually wont show up on the bios screen, as there is a separate 'bios' for the raid. Also, for the OS installation, at least Windows ones, you will probably need the drivers (usually supplied on a floppy) so the OS will recognize the raid. This is also true for sata drives working as sata drives (as opposed to legacy or compatible mode)

[floppybootstomp]

You need to set up a RAID configuration at boot.

If the BIOS is set for RAID then nothing will be seen until you've set up a RAID array.

At boot, watch for which keyboard keys you have to press to enter the RAID setup menu, it's usually something like 'Ctrl & F2' but it varies. Or look in the motherboard manual if you have it.

Once in there, you'll be given the option to set up a RAID array. Select RAID 0, set the stripe size if you want to or just go for recommended, then add the two disks to the array.

Click on create or similar and you'll have your RAID array.

Then when you boot from your OS it should see the array as one disk.

And as mentioned above it's best to have the RAID drivers on a floppy to add during setup if you're using Windows. Although in most cases the drivers can be added after Windows is installed, it's best to load them during setup.

During Windows install, with the floppy in the drive, you'll be prompted to press F6 early on which will let you load the drivers.

The RAID drivers floppy disk can be created from the motherboard utilities CD.

If you don't want to go RAID, simply change the setting in the bios for normal SATA devices, not RAID.

[JaLing]

Yup as FBS said