(SOLVED) Help configuring HDD
February 6th, 2020
I tried installing windows 7, and it installed ok! Recognized the hard drive, and it works ok, but again, when I insert XP installation CD, it doesnt recognize HDD! It seems to be some problem with RAID settings, or something…. Here are some pictures to help solve this problem:
The way its connected to motherboard:
This is how it looks in BIOS:
Message that I shows when I restart PC:
And when I enter RAID settings (here I cant change anything):
So, anybody can help me?? Windows 7 installs ok, but I cannot leave it, this PC has only 512 MB of RAM, and I’d really like to install XP on it, but it just wont install, wont recognize HDD…. What do I do??
Look for an SATA mode settings in BIOS and set it to IDE/Compatibility.
Edit: I downloaded your mobo’s manual and it appears it doesn’t have such a settings. Your gonna to integrate the SATA driver pack to your XP CD. See this post:
http://www.google.com?p=66777872#66777872
Thank you friend, what you suggested did the trick, and the problem is solved! Downloaded another version of XP sp3 with integrated SATA drivers, and it works like a charm!