Installing Windows XP

thepharcyde · 20 Mar 2006 at 13:34

i have created a image of a fresh windows install, but for curosity reasons I have a 80GB Sata running in enhanced mode in Bios with a IDE 120GB IBM drive. If I install windows from fresh, I have to disconnect my IBM, because Windows defaults to this and does not show the SATA drive. Anyone know why it does this? I have a Epox mobo on a 478 P4 so not sure the bios type?

cheers

modo77 · 20 Mar 2006 at 15:43

Have you pressed f6 during install to setup your sata adapter? If not you'll need a floppy with the motherboard drivers for your sata controller.

True_Scotsman · 20 Mar 2006 at 15:49

you have to install the sata drivers from a floppy (drivers are usually on the motherboard CD) using the F6 key just as the windows instalation begins.

this should allow you to install the OS on the sata drive

bledd · 20 Mar 2006 at 15:50

you need to press f6

or better still, use nlite to integrate the drive into your disc,

thepharcyde · 20 Mar 2006 at 16:21

nah i dont need to install, because if I unplug the IDE, it installs on the SATA, its only if both SATA and IDE are connected it defaults to IDE and does not show my SATA.

Slam62 · 20 Mar 2006 at 16:48

So, if you havent already, unplug the ide, install windows and then plug the ide back in.

If you want to look further, it could be the boot order in the bios

Ok you've probably done this

xirokx · 20 Mar 2006 at 20:44

sorry to interrupt but what happens if u dont have a floppy drive?

how else can u install the drivers for the SATA