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Windows is unable to find system volume... (Raid & no Raid)
  1. #1



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    vista ultimate x64
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    Windows is unable to find system volume... (Raid & no Raid)

    When i try to install vista x64 ultimate,
    I can't choose which dive to install it on, but Vista sees that they exist
    i get the message: unable to find system volume...

    Hardware:
    MB: Abit IN9 32x-max
    CPU: e6850
    HDD1:maxtor SATAII 300GB
    HDD2:maxtor SATAII 300GB
    HDD3:seagate SATAII 500GB
    HDD4:seagate SATAII 500GB

    I've tried enabling/disabling RAID.



    going in debug mode.

    unplugging all but one drive.

    These are new drives.

    if you need more info, just ask.

    thanks for the help.

    Edit: now none of the drives show up

    Last edited by tyeh26; 14 Dec 2007 at 12:09 AM.
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  2. #2


    Dwarf Guest

    RE: Windows is unable to find system volume... (Raid & no Raid)

    Hi tyeh26,

    You need to provide storage drivers for your motherboard at the appropriate
    stage during setup. I enclose a link to the download page for your
    motherboard.
    Dwarf

    http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/downl...ET_TYPE=LGA775

    "tyeh26" wrote:

    >
    > When i try to install vista x64 ultimate,
    > I can't choose which dive to install it on, but Vista sees that they
    > exist
    > i get the message: unable to find system volume...
    >
    > Hardware:
    > MB: Abit IN9 32x-max
    > CPU: e6850
    > HDD1:maxtor SATAII 300GB
    > HDD2:maxtor SATAII 300GB
    > HDD3:seagate SATAII 500GB
    > HDD4:seagate SATAII 500GB
    >
    > I've tried enabling/disabling RAID.
    >
    > going in debug mode.
    >
    > unplugging all but one drive.
    >
    > These are new drives.
    >
    > if you need more info, just ask.
    >
    > thanks for the help.
    >
    >
    > --
    > tyeh26
    >

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  3. #3



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    Join Date : Dec 2007
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    vista ultimate x64
    Local Time: 04:58 AM


      Thread Starter

    Re: Windows is unable to find system volume... (Raid & no Raid)

    hey,
    thanks.
    Do i have to put them on a floppy or can I put them on a USB drive.

    and do you know the difference between NvRaid Installation Disk and Sil3132 RAID Installation Disk?

    thanks.

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  4. #4


    Dwarf Guest

    Re: Windows is unable to find system volume... (Raid & no Raid)

    Hi tyeh26,

    Earlier versions of Windows could only access files on a floppy during
    setup, but Vista is capable of accessing them on other media as well, so I
    would recommend that you use a USB drive. Whether you need the NvRaid or
    Sil3132 RAID versions depends on your chipset. Check your motherboard manual.
    To be on the safe side, download both onto your USB drive. I did forget to
    mention that the files are zipped, and will probably need expanding. If they
    do, then make sure that you keep the folder structure that is created when
    unzipping.
    Dwarf

    "tyeh26" wrote:

    >
    > hey,
    > thanks.
    > Do i have to put them on a floppy or can I put them on a USB drive.
    >
    > and do you know the difference between NvRaid Installation Disk and
    > Sil3132 RAID Installation Disk?
    >
    > thanks.
    >
    >
    > --
    > tyeh26
    >

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

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