Don,
Using google I found this (looks like it might work):
http://www.futurehardware.in/551945.htm
What do you think?
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freddy
"freddy" wrote:
> Don,
>
> According to Microsoft:
>
> Enabling AHCI in a system BIOS with Windows Vista already installed will
> result in a BSoD if SATA has been running in IDE mode during Vista's
> installation. Before enabling AHCI in the BIOS, users must first follow the
> instructions found at Microsoft Knowledge Base article 922976
>
> I tried to find KB922976 (using google), which referred me to the Microsoft
> website, but the Microsoft website stated that the KB is not available.
>
> So, I don't know what the KB says. Perhaps you could contact Microsoft Help
> and Support directly. Sorry.
>
> Let us know what happens,
>
>
> --
> freddy
>
>
> "Don" wrote:
>
> > I installed a WD Raptor under IDE mode, which was a mistake. I'd like to
> > change it over to AHCI or RAID. If I change from IDE to AHCI in the bios I
> > get a BSOD, which I expected. I have all of the drivers necessary for ACHI
> > and raid on a memory stick. Is there a way to get the system to recognize
> > the drivers so I can switch over to AHCI without having to do a complete
> > reinstall with F6?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> >