datflipkid
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(similar to: http://forums.windrivers.com/showthread.php?t=81526 )
I have put together all my parts for my first build and in windows vista installation, where I come to step 13 here: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/installing_raid_sata_drivers.htm , it shows no hard drives to install windows in.
The hard drive I have plugged in shows clearly in bios. This is the hdd I have: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320
The first time my hard drive showed up and I tried to partion it but it came up with some error saying to turn on my hard drive controller in bios. I restarted and went into bios to look for the hard drive controller option; couldn't find it, and I went back into windows vista installation, and hard drive was gone. Yet, I still could see the hard drive in bios.
I tried formatting it on a different computer that has xp, but it won't show up there either, still only on bios.
I believe it is windows vista ultimate 64 bit.
My build:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
I have put together all my parts for my first build and in windows vista installation, where I come to step 13 here: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/installing_raid_sata_drivers.htm , it shows no hard drives to install windows in.
The hard drive I have plugged in shows clearly in bios. This is the hdd I have: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320
The first time my hard drive showed up and I tried to partion it but it came up with some error saying to turn on my hard drive controller in bios. I restarted and went into bios to look for the hard drive controller option; couldn't find it, and I went back into windows vista installation, and hard drive was gone. Yet, I still could see the hard drive in bios.
I tried formatting it on a different computer that has xp, but it won't show up there either, still only on bios.
I believe it is windows vista ultimate 64 bit.
My build:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
