adaptec 1200A Raid Controller Problems

[tiger]

Hi everyone:

I have a problem with several PC's using an Adaptec 1200A Raid
Controller. The PC's are Intel MB 865, Kingston RAM, Seagate HDDs and
Windows xp-pro SP2.
The card installes just fine, Windows installs and I set up a mirror.
The systems work fine for a while. All of the sudden they will not boot
up and there is no windows installation recognized on either HDD. I
have to reinstall the card, windows, drivers and all is well - for a
while. It works between 2 month and 6 month. I encountered this problem
on 9 PC's.
Anyone out there with similar problems?
Thanx in advance,
Ernst

 

[DL]

What did Adaptec tec say, I know they have had issues with certain mobo's /
bios

 

[tiger]

Adaptec only posted an issue about SP2 for xp. My problem occured after
installing xp with SP2. I knew about the Highpoint driver issue and
SP2. No mentioning of problems with tat specific MOBO.

 

[DL]

I had many long conversations with Adaptec tec re, a 2410SA
They stated that there had been problems with some cards and various
mobos/bios, they went on to say they didnt have an exhaustive list of all
the various hw that gave problems.
They could only suggest Firmware upgrade, and a completely clean install of
the o/s & drivers to see if that worked.
I might get round to that when I have the time/energy and inclination.

 

[tiger]

Thank you DL!! I knew there was something wrong. I wiped all t he PC's
and started all over only to run into the same proble after a while. I
think for now I will remove the cards and use the onboard IDE channel.
Hope you find some time/energy and inclination to take a few days for
yourself!!!

Ernst