err i have a question
i tryed to setupo raid on my dads computer and it said the disc's arent detected so when i went to just go back to the old setup it said no botable devices detected?! what do i do?!
im so lost
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PterocarpousRosie the Riveter Lives On in CA, USA!New
err i have a question
i tryed to setupo raid on my dads computer and it said the disc's arent detected so when i went to just go back to the old setup it said no botable devices detected?! what do i do?!
im so lost
Helo fuukaa. Welcome to Short Media!
It's always best to start your own thread for help w/ a problem you're experiencing (even if you see other similar threads). This is so folks helping out don't get confused by multiple persons seeking help in the same thread. I'm going to request that a moderator move your post to a thread of your own, ok? :smiles:
The reason the HDDs (hard disk drives) weren't being detected could have been a no. of things. W/out knowing more about your computer's configuration and the steps you have taken, we can only guess. Following are some possible causes:
The motherboard SATA drivers were not installed (if the drives you would like to include in the RAID array are new SATA drives that were not being used in the system before (and you were using IDE drives before)).
The RAID controller drivers were not installed (in the operating system)
Your RAID array was not configured properly
Your BIOS is was not configured to enable RAID
Please, tell us exactly the steps you have taken and what drives were involved. The more details the better.
well i dont really want to use raid anymore i just want to go back to the way it was before but it seems like my drives are formatted?
does trying to setup a raid format your hd?
it didnt say anything about formating it
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PterocarpousRosie the Riveter Lives On in CA, USA!New
well i dont really want to use raid anymore i just want to go back to the way it was before but it seems like my drives are formatted?
does trying to setup a raid format your hd?
it didnt say anything about formating it
Yes. If you went through the configuration via the RAID controller, then yes, part of the process is formatting the drives.
we'll now that thats over with ive got a intell duo core with two 500g western digi
hd's
512 m nvidia g card
wouldnt the drivers be installed? the the raid configuration utility
is there when it starts up (f-4)
or when i reinstall windows i hit f6 to install the drivers im new to this raid ish
(like you havent been able to tell)
and i suppose scince i just lost all my files and programs i should at least
get this raid stuff on and working.
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PterocarpousRosie the Riveter Lives On in CA, USA!New
Configure the RAID array via the RAID controller during POST.
While installing Windows, install the SATA (if you'll be using SATA HDDs) & RAID drivers that came w/ your motherboard. (If you're using a seperate RAID controller (an expansion card), then the drivers that came w/ it...)
BTW, what is the reason behind your choosing to use RAID on your dad's computer? Does he need it?
yes its a computer running adobe production studio (audition after effects ect ect)
and he asked me to enable it for him
Well, there ya have it then! :smiles: Just note, that if you're going to configure the array to RAID 0 or 1, you must be extracautious about deligently backing up data. There is no redundancy or safety net in either of these configurations.
You might want to check out THIS thread re: some important FAQs about RAID. These folks really know their stuff about RAID. (Note: please, don't post to that thread though. It's for FAQs only)
okay raid setup in bios got my floppy installed raid config set to 0
now when i go to instal windows i hit f 6 to install the other raid drivers and nothing happens....
and after it gets past a certain poinmt it says continue or specify a mass storage device.. er im lost again....
"please insert disc labeled manufacturer supplied hardware support disc
into drive a:
press enter when ready
followed all the steps in the faq
but when i get here and insert the floppy and hit enter it does nothing
i dont get it?
sorry if im being frustrating ive done everything right i belive..
and also in the boot config the floppy drive shows up so it should be working also its a brand new floppy drive out of the box
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PterocarpousRosie the Riveter Lives On in CA, USA!New
i get stuck at the blue screen where it says..."please insert disc labeled manufacturer supplied hardware support disc into drive a:...press enter when ready...followed all the steps in the faq...but when i get here and insert the floppy and hit enter it does nothing...i dont get it?...sorry if im being frustrating ive done everything right i belive...and also in the boot config the floppy drive shows up so it should be working also its a brand new floppy drive out of the box
You're not being frustrating at all. Posting like you did in your last post (w/ more details) helps us a great deal towards understanding your problem and being able to offer you a solution.
Take the floppy diskette over to another computer and take a look at it's contents.
Are the driver files buried in a directory (folder)?
Exactly what are the file names you see on the root directory of the floppy diskette. (e.g. a:\filename.[extension]; a:\filename2.[extension], etc.).
okay now its getting tricky
got the floppy drive to work
when i get to the part in the windows installation where it asks for the drivers i insert the disc for blue sata connectors (there are black and blue)
but it says its missing the startup.txt file and wont work
but when i insert the black sata connector drivers that one works i install the drivers and then the windows installation goes further untill its about to start and says that it cant find a harddrive so here i am again at a loss
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PterocarpousRosie the Riveter Lives On in CA, USA!New
okay now its getting tricky
got the floppy drive to work
when i get to the part in the windows installation where it asks for the drivers i insert the disc for blue sata connectors (there are black and blue)
but it says its missing the startup.txt file and wont work
but when i insert the black sata connector drivers that one works i install the drivers and then the windows installation goes further untill its about to start and says that it cant find a harddrive so here i am again at a loss
What color are the SATA connectors your drives are actually connected to on the motherboard? One pair is likely the RAID pair. You'll need to consult your motherboard manual to determine who's who in the zoo there...
the blue are the raid and thats whats connected
but like i said the blue connector drivers on the floppy dont work for some reason
Are the driver files on the root directory of the diskette (see post # 16)?
If they are, check w/ the motherboard manufacturer for updated drivers (and a manual).
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It's always best to start your own thread for help w/ a problem you're experiencing (even if you see other similar threads). This is so folks helping out don't get confused by multiple persons seeking help in the same thread. I'm going to request that a moderator move your post to a thread of your own, ok? :smiles:
The reason the HDDs (hard disk drives) weren't being detected could have been a no. of things. W/out knowing more about your computer's configuration and the steps you have taken, we can only guess. Following are some possible causes:
- The motherboard SATA drivers were not installed (if the drives you would like to include in the RAID array are new SATA drives that were not being used in the system before (and you were using IDE drives before)).
- The RAID controller drivers were not installed (in the operating system)
- Your RAID array was not configured properly
- Your BIOS is was not configured to enable RAID
Please, tell us exactly the steps you have taken and what drives were involved. The more details the better.Thanks, Pterocarpous.
does trying to setup a raid format your hd?
it didnt say anything about formating it
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If it's any consolation, we've all committed horrendous blunders in our careers w/in the computer world. Welcome to the club. It's a big one.
hd's
512 m nvidia g card
wouldnt the drivers be installed? the the raid configuration utility
is there when it starts up (f-4)
or when i reinstall windows i hit f6 to install the drivers im new to this raid ish
(like you havent been able to tell)
and i suppose scince i just lost all my files and programs i should at least
get this raid stuff on and working.
BTW, what is the reason behind your choosing to use RAID on your dad's computer? Does he need it?
and he asked me to enable it for him
You might want to check out THIS thread re: some important FAQs about RAID. These folks really know their stuff about RAID. (Note: please, don't post to that thread though. It's for FAQs only)
now when i go to instal windows i hit f 6 to install the other raid drivers and nothing happens....
and after it gets past a certain poinmt it says continue or specify a mass storage device.. er im lost again....
"please insert disc labeled manufacturer supplied hardware support disc
into drive a:
press enter when ready
followed all the steps in the faq
but when i get here and insert the floppy and hit enter it does nothing
i dont get it?
sorry if im being frustrating ive done everything right i belive..
and also in the boot config the floppy drive shows up so it should be working also its a brand new floppy drive out of the box
Take the floppy diskette over to another computer and take a look at it's contents.
Are the driver files buried in a directory (folder)?
Exactly what are the file names you see on the root directory of the floppy diskette. (e.g. a:\filename.[extension]; a:\filename2.[extension], etc.).
got the floppy drive to work
when i get to the part in the windows installation where it asks for the drivers i insert the disc for blue sata connectors (there are black and blue)
but it says its missing the startup.txt file and wont work
but when i insert the black sata connector drivers that one works i install the drivers and then the windows installation goes further untill its about to start and says that it cant find a harddrive so here i am again at a loss
but like i said the blue connector drivers on the floppy dont work for some reason
If they are, check w/ the motherboard manufacturer for updated drivers (and a manual).