Vista - Raid Install

**Grimace** · 07-19-2007

Firstly all my references are to do with SATA drives and I am unsure if the problem is present for PATA configs, but i would still disconnect the PATA drives when I reference to disconnect SATA drives.

The Problem:Click here to read the entire tutorial

**Termis** · 05-27-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Dwarf

Hi Termis,

Unless the Vista installation disk has RAID drivers for your motherboard, it will probably not pick up that you have RAID installed and instead offer to install on a single disk as opposed to the array. Even if it does have the correct driver, you may need to supply it from alternative media at the appropriate point in Setup. These are fundamental drivers which are essential to the smooth running of Vista, and for this reason I recommend Vista-compatible drivers. Check the website of your motherboard manufacturer.
Dwarf

Aah, so I was right that there could be problems. Hmm, I have EVGA nforce 750i FTW and downloaded both vista and xp RAID drivers from EVGA's site, where there were both xp and vista64 drivers. This probably means that they are compatible and the installation will work? At what point will I introduce the vista drivers for the installer?

edit,

yes, processor is CORE 2 QUAD Q9450

**sidney1st** · 05-27-2008

Yep, it should not be any problem if the array configuration has been done properly in your bios.
Let us inform once you installed your dualboot.

**Termis** · 05-27-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by sidney1st

Yep, it should not be any problem if the array configuration has been done properly in your bios.
Let us inform once you installed your dualboot.

Could you perhaps be more specific about that array configuration? Or are you refering to this thread's tutorial? The Bios setup has been done in the shop (where I bought the pc) and I will double-check it myself; set it to raid and boot etc.

But will inform here tomorrow, if everything goes ok. Will be on my laptop so I'll ask help here if there are problems

Thanks again for the replies.

**Dwarf** · 05-27-2008

Hi Termis,

Follow the instructions as given in the tutorial 'How to Do a Clean Install and Setup with a Full Version of Vista'. When you get to the screen like the screenshot below point 10 of Step 1 of Shawn's tutorial, you will notice that one of the options is 'Load Driver'. Click this option, and you will be prompted to supply the appropriate driver on alternate media. When you have loaded the driver, simply continue the tutorial from where you left off. If you are using an upgrade version of Vista, follow the instructions in the alternative tutorial, 'How to Do a Clean Install with a Upgrade Version of Vista'. In this case, the point at which you need to load the driver is at point 13 of the 'First Install' section of the tutorial. Again, continue the tutorial from where you left off after loading the driver.
Dwarf

Clean Install with a Full Version of Vista

Clean Install From Upgrade Vista

**Termis** · 05-27-2008

Thank you Dwarf for the detailed instruction. Now I am all set.

**Dwarf** · 05-27-2008

Hi Termis,

Good luck with your installation. Any problems, don't hesitate to get back to us at the forums and we'll do our best to assist you.
Dwarf

SCSIraidGURU · 05-27-2008

Dual booting, you will need to install the oldest OS first, 32-bit before 64-bit. Each OS will need F6 drivers installed to work properly. I would suggest a common app partition.

C: XP
D: Vista
E: common apps partition for both OS.

You will need to install the apps in each OS and patch OS.

**Dwarf** · 05-27-2008

Hi Michael,

Vista no longer has the F6 option to install drivers for enabling RAID. Instead, they are loaded when needed at the appropriate point during Setup. See my previous post in this thread.
Dwarf

SCSIraidGURU · 05-27-2008

On my LSI Logic 8708EM2 SAS RAID controller, I had to install the drivers at the beginning to get the LSI version to load properly. I don't remember if I hit F6 or something else. The entire Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 install with all the reboots was 18 minutes.

I just did XP x64 and it had F6.

**Termis** · 05-28-2008

Dual boot install failed probably because my floppy drive was broken. Couldn't load win xp raid drivers, so I gave up installed Vista 64 only. Vista installer went well and it saw the array a-ok. Seems to run smoothly

07-19-2007
Grimace 44 posts	Raid Install Firstly all my references are to do with SATA drives and I am unsure if the problem is present for PATA configs, but i would still disconnect the PATA drives when I reference to disconnect SATA drives. The Problem:Click here to read the entire tutorial Last edited by Grimace; 07-19-2007 at 11:20 PM..
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05-27-2008
Termis vista 8 posts	Re: Raid Install Quote: Originally Posted by Dwarf Hi Termis, Unless the Vista installation disk has RAID drivers for your motherboard, it will probably not pick up that you have RAID installed and instead offer to install on a single disk as opposed to the array. Even if it does have the correct driver, you may need to supply it from alternative media at the appropriate point in Setup. These are fundamental drivers which are essential to the smooth running of Vista, and for this reason I recommend Vista-compatible drivers. Check the website of your motherboard manufacturer. Dwarf Aah, so I was right that there could be problems. Hmm, I have EVGA nforce 750i FTW and downloaded both vista and xp RAID drivers from EVGA's site, where there were both xp and vista64 drivers. This probably means that they are compatible and the installation will work? At what point will I introduce the vista drivers for the installer? edit, yes, processor is CORE 2 QUAD Q9450
My System Specs

05-27-2008
sidney1st Ultimate SP1 x64 & x86 971 posts	Re: Raid Install Yep, it should not be any problem if the array configuration has been done properly in your bios. Let us inform once you installed your dualboot.
My System Specs

05-27-2008
Termis vista 8 posts	Re: Raid Install Quote: Originally Posted by sidney1st Yep, it should not be any problem if the array configuration has been done properly in your bios. Let us inform once you installed your dualboot. Could you perhaps be more specific about that array configuration? Or are you refering to this thread's tutorial? The Bios setup has been done in the shop (where I bought the pc) and I will double-check it myself; set it to raid and boot etc. But will inform here tomorrow, if everything goes ok. Will be on my laptop so I'll ask help here if there are problems Thanks again for the replies.
My System Specs

05-27-2008
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,156 posts	Re: Raid Install Hi Termis, Follow the instructions as given in the tutorial 'How to Do a Clean Install and Setup with a Full Version of Vista'. When you get to the screen like the screenshot below point 10 of Step 1 of Shawn's tutorial, you will notice that one of the options is 'Load Driver'. Click this option, and you will be prompted to supply the appropriate driver on alternate media. When you have loaded the driver, simply continue the tutorial from where you left off. If you are using an upgrade version of Vista, follow the instructions in the alternative tutorial, 'How to Do a Clean Install with a Upgrade Version of Vista'. In this case, the point at which you need to load the driver is at point 13 of the 'First Install' section of the tutorial. Again, continue the tutorial from where you left off after loading the driver. Dwarf Clean Install with a Full Version of Vista Clean Install From Upgrade Vista
My System Specs

05-27-2008
Termis vista 8 posts	Re: Raid Install Thank you Dwarf for the detailed instruction. Now I am all set.
My System Specs

05-27-2008
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,156 posts	Re: Raid Install Hi Termis, Good luck with your installation. Any problems, don't hesitate to get back to us at the forums and we'll do our best to assist you. Dwarf
My System Specs

05-27-2008
SCSIraidGURU Vista x64 Ultimate 1,823 posts	Re: Raid Install Dual booting, you will need to install the oldest OS first, 32-bit before 64-bit. Each OS will need F6 drivers installed to work properly. I would suggest a common app partition. C: XP D: Vista E: common apps partition for both OS. You will need to install the apps in each OS and patch OS.
My System Specs

05-27-2008
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,156 posts	Re: Raid Install Hi Michael, Vista no longer has the F6 option to install drivers for enabling RAID. Instead, they are loaded when needed at the appropriate point during Setup. See my previous post in this thread. Dwarf
My System Specs

05-27-2008
SCSIraidGURU Vista x64 Ultimate 1,823 posts	Re: Raid Install On my LSI Logic 8708EM2 SAS RAID controller, I had to install the drivers at the beginning to get the LSI version to load properly. I don't remember if I hit F6 or something else. The entire Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 install with all the reboots was 18 minutes. I just did XP x64 and it had F6.
My System Specs

05-28-2008
Termis vista 8 posts	Re: Raid Install Dual boot install failed probably because my floppy drive was broken. Couldn't load win xp raid drivers, so I gave up installed Vista 64 only. Vista installer went well and it saw the array a-ok. Seems to run smoothly
My System Specs

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