I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install drivers
during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of Vista,
and trying to get prepared.



Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?

I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.

Contrary to the many posts I have read, I installed the 32-Bit Version of
VISTA with no third party drivers on a NVRAID primary partition. In fact,
when I tried to load the manufacturer's drivers all it did was corrupt my
RAID. However, you will need to do a clean install to get it to work. Good
news is that it took less than 1/2 hour though. I know there is less driver
support for 64-bit. But, it might work just as flawlessly there too.

"Glenn" wrote:

> I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install drivers
> during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of Vista,
> and trying to get prepared.
>
> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>
> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>
>
>

Since you didn't tell us what RAID card you have, I'll use my mind-reading
powers and say ... "Maybe". ;-)

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"Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>
> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>
> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>

I am using the intel matrix storage manager built into the mother board for
the primary raid, and i also have a drive d secondary raid for backups using
the silicon image controller also built into the mother board.

Maybe Vista has these drivers already on-board. That would make the install
clean and easy....

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
news:up7BXh5LHHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Since you didn't tell us what RAID card you have, I'll use my mind-reading
> powers and say ... "Maybe". ;-)
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>
>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>
>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>
>
>

If it turns out that you do need to install drivers (you probably will if
you needed to for XP) look for the "Load Drivers" button on the Setup screen
where you select a target partition. It will be in the lower left.
Function keys are no longer used during the initial stage of Setup.

"Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
news:OAOW2K8LHHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I am using the intel matrix storage manager built into the mother board for
>the primary raid, and i also have a drive d secondary raid for backups
>using the silicon image controller also built into the mother board.
>
> Maybe Vista has these drivers already on-board. That would make the
> install clean and easy....
>
> "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
> news:up7BXh5LHHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Since you didn't tell us what RAID card you have, I'll use my
>> mind-reading powers and say ... "Maybe". ;-)
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>
>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>
>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Just remember that 32 bit device drivers will not work in a 64 bit install,
XP or Vista. You will have to have the 64 bit versions of the drivers.

--
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Gary G. Little

"Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst@msn.com> wrote in message
news:8168E362-D151-4018-9FC6-329ABF93196D@microsoft.com...
> If it turns out that you do need to install drivers (you probably will if
> you needed to for XP) look for the "Load Drivers" button on the Setup
> screen where you select a target partition. It will be in the lower left.
> Function keys are no longer used during the initial stage of Setup.
>
> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
> news:OAOW2K8LHHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>I am using the intel matrix storage manager built into the mother board
>>for the primary raid, and i also have a drive d secondary raid for backups
>>using the silicon image controller also built into the mother board.
>>
>> Maybe Vista has these drivers already on-board. That would make the
>> install clean and easy....
>>
>> "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
>> news:up7BXh5LHHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Since you didn't tell us what RAID card you have, I'll use my
>>> mind-reading powers and say ... "Maybe". ;-)
>>>
>>> --
>>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
>>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>
>>>
>>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>>
>>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need
>>>> to create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>>
>>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not
support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.

This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
their release.

I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any ideas?

Many thanks,

Bill
"Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>
> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>
> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>

Is the 3114 controlling the boot disc? If not you can install Vista, and
then install the 3114 drivers.

--
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Gary G. Little

"Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%231UbFVBNHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not
>support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
>method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.
>
> This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
> upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
> their release.
>
> I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any
> ideas?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Bill
> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>
>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>
>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>
>
>

Yes, I can do a Clean install of Vista. It will NOT allow me to do an
Upgrade install. My point is, the USER should have the choice. I don't
understand Microsoft's motives here....

Be careful before you buy!


"Gary G. Little" <gary.g.little@seagate.com> wrote in message
news:45a4143a$0$20068$88260bb3@news.teranews.com...
> Is the 3114 controlling the boot disc? If not you can install Vista, and
> then install the 3114 drivers.
>
> --
> The personal opinion of
> Gary G. Little
>
> "Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%231UbFVBNHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not
>>support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
>>method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.
>>
>> This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
>> upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
>> their release.
>>
>> I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any
>> ideas?
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Bill
>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>
>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>
>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Bill, what edition of Windows are you attempting to upgrade? Some versions
cannot be upgraded and a custom install is required. These are the yellow
dots in the upgrade matrix on Get Ready. For example, you cannot upgrade XP
SP2 to Vista Ultimate x64 (x86 to x64 upgrade not supported). The upgrade
option will be disabled. Another example would be XP Pro SP2 to Vista Home
Premium x86 (loss of functionality).

"Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23ao6nDNNHHA.4384@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Yes, I can do a Clean install of Vista. It will NOT allow me to do an
> Upgrade install. My point is, the USER should have the choice. I don't
> understand Microsoft's motives here....
>
> Be careful before you buy!
>
>
> "Gary G. Little" <gary.g.little@seagate.com> wrote in message
> news:45a4143a$0$20068$88260bb3@news.teranews.com...
>> Is the 3114 controlling the boot disc? If not you can install Vista, and
>> then install the 3114 drivers.
>>
>> --
>> The personal opinion of
>> Gary G. Little
>>
>> "Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%231UbFVBNHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not
>>>support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
>>>method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.
>>>
>>> This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
>>> upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
>>> their release.
>>>
>>> I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any
>>> ideas?
>>>
>>> Many thanks,
>>>
>>> Bill
>>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>>
>>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need
>>>> to create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>>
>>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>