installing XP Pro SP2 on SATA RAID

[Sam Dillon]

Hello everyone,

I am trying to install XP Pro (OEM) SP 2 on a new machine with a SATA RAID5
array. I F6 druring the install to specify a mass storage device driver, it
recognizes the array and even partitions/formats it. But, when it tries to
copy files I get can not copy error. I have tried two different main boards
an Asus and an Acer. I have run into this several times...in the past I
have simply installed XP from a SP1 disk then ran Windows Update to get SP2.
I have contacted the board manufacturers and have the latest drivers. Any
ideas?

Thanks!
Sam

 

[Guest]

Are you sure youve set up the RAID configuration first...It shows up on start
up and lists the hds.In F6 youre only installing controller drivers,no
other options
take place,you dont install SP2,or format drives,if youre getting these
options
youre not set up correctly..To get details go
to:http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-010695.htm

 

[Sam Dillon]

I have done everything correctly. It will install just fine with a XP SP1
install disk. However, its dificult to purchase legitimatly licensed XP SP1
versions, they are all SP2 now.

Thanks,

Sam

 

[Ron Martell]

Hello everyone,

I am trying to install XP Pro (OEM) SP 2 on a new machine with a SATA RAID5
array. I F6 druring the install to specify a mass storage device driver, it
recognizes the array and even partitions/formats it. But, when it tries to
copy files I get can not copy error. I have tried two different main boards
an Asus and an Acer. I have run into this several times...in the past I
have simply installed XP from a SP1 disk then ran Windows Update to get SP2.
I have contacted the board manufacturers and have the latest drivers. Any
ideas?

Thanks!
Sam

Why are you installing the operating system on a RAID5 array? It is
an unneeded complication.

RAID (Redundant Array of Inexepensive Disks) was developed for use in
mission critical data servers where the data availability must be
maintained 24/7 with 100.00000000% uptime.

My suggestion is that you reconfigure your computer so that the
operating system is on a stand-alone drive and use the RAID array for
data if you require that degree of reliability.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Lawrence E. Oliver]

Just a curious question from someone who is completely untutored in Raid
setup.

I am building a new Intel mobo system with integrated hardware raid. I
intend to use three disks - 1st for "operating system" & 2nd & 3rd for a
Raid1 setup for "data". Where do you recommend the installation of
"programs" - 1st or 2nd/3rd?

Larry