a8v SATA problem

[paul]

hi all,

i got a problem when i install winxp(error shown cannot recognized the
harddrive). I saw the manual which state i can change the mode to ide
if i use single drive. but i search over the bios setting , i cannot
find it.

here is my pc config

MB - a8v
harddrive - segate 160Gb(single drive) SATA.
ram - 1 Gb
cpu - amd 3000+ 939 socket.

PLS help!!!!

wai

 

[RonK]

You need to press F6 during the install when prompted and have the Sata
Drivers on a floppy disk.

 

[tHe xCiTeR]

Advanced -> Onboard Device Configuration -> Onboard Promise Controller
-> Operating Mode

Set to IDE Mode

If you are not planning on overclocking I would use the Via Controller
instead.

 

[paul]

Thanks for your reply, I did press F6 but still fail.

And I do want to know , the bios setting since i saw some news posted
here. I cannot find any ON BORAD PROMISE CONTROLLER SETTING FOR IDE
MODE OR SATA MODE. i think this is what i really want to know my a8v
don't have this setting. old version? just updated from internet. PLS
HELP!!!


paul
tHe xCiTeR 寫é“：

 

[RonK]

Are you sure you have the Promise Sata Drivers on the floppy and not the Via
Sata Drivers ?
You also have to make sure which Sata Connections you have the hard drive
connected to. (Either the Via or Promise)


Thanks for your reply, I did press F6 but still fail.

And I do want to know , the bios setting since i saw some news posted
here. I cannot find any ON BORAD PROMISE CONTROLLER SETTING FOR IDE
MODE OR SATA MODE. i think this is what i really want to know my a8v
don't have this setting. old version? just updated from internet. PLS
HELP!!!


paul
tHe xCiTeR ??:

 

[paul]

Thanks for your reply.
I am not sure what is the difference a8v and a8v deluxe.

the MB I use is a8v and only have 2 SATA connector (SATA 0 and SATA 1)
not sure which is for promise and VIA connection.

however, 2 drivers i have tried before when i install win xp (Press
F6).

but i find the boot piority menu in the bios there is one drive seems
like VIS 6xxx 1st HDD. what it is? and i tried press tab to the menu
config SATA RAid but no response if i press any key.

pls help
RonK 寫é“：

 

[paul]

Dear all,

I got it, but only in the deluxe version, there are some setting in
bios are different with my MB. like on broad promise en/dis setting.

but what should i do if i got the NO deluxe version)) oh no...




paul 寫é“：

 

[Colonel Blip]

Hello, tHe!
You wrote on Tue, 10 May 2005 16:41:09 -0500:


tx> If you are not planning on overclocking I would use the Via Controller
tx> instead.

Could you elaborate? I had problems when I used the Promise drivers so ended
up with setting my RAID0 SATA array on the Via Controller. Works great but
I've not yet tried O/C'ing.


Thanks,

Colonel Blip.
E-mail: (e-mail address removed)

 

[paul]

thanks all , i don't why , now the MB can be installed win xp.
i just try to copy the driver from the asus cdrom (several times ,
there are many driver files).

however, the cdrom autorun utility don't have THAT DRIVER ANYWAY.(

thanks again

paul

 

[tHe xCiTeR]

Lot's of reports that the VIA controller chokes after a 10% speed up.
I use the Promise one so I don't have first hand knowledge, check out
viaarena.com for more info.

 

[RonK]

Hi Paul.
If your board is the plain A8V then you have the Via VT8237 Raid
Controller.

In the bios settings under Onboard Devices - Set the Onchip Sata Rom to
Enabled.

In the bios under Boot Menu / Boot Device Priority set the 1st boot
device to your CD.
2nd boot device to SCSI or the Raid controller (not sure on yours how it
is shown)

Save those bios settings.

During the next reboot hit the TAB key to enter the Raid Setup.

It should show the one Sata drive. You should have the option to setup the
Raid with the one drive.

In the A8V manual in section 5.7 it states how to create the floppy for
the Raid Driver. Follow those directions to make the floppy.

After you have the floppy created, Have the XP CD in the drive, The floppy
in the floppy drive and boot the computer. You will have to hit a key to
boot from the cd.
Watch for the prompt to hit F6 during the first part of the installation.
When to gets to the point where it needs the driver for the Via Raid
Controller, Hit S to allow it to install the drivers from the floppy.

Good Luck and post back with any questions you might have.

Ron
Dear all,

I got it, but only in the deluxe version, there are some setting in
bios are different with my MB. like on broad promise en/dis setting.

but what should i do if i got the NO deluxe version)) oh no...




paul ??:

 

[paul]

thanks Ronk, problem solved!!
thanks very much
RonK 寫é“：

 

[RonK]

You're Welcome Paul !

thanks Ronk, problem solved!!
thanks very much
RonK ??: