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[SOLVED] Where can i find those blasted SATA drivers? :(
Hey guys, i have a little problem here.
I'm trying to install Xp Pro Sp2 on a new Maxtor SATA Hd. Being my first one, i'm really noob about this and do not know where to find the needed drivers. Yes, i already checked my mb's cd, and no "makedisk" option. And i already checked Asus website, and no download there. And no floppy disk inside mb's box. My mb is an ASUS P5GC-MX/1333. Don't know what to do. I do not even know if drivers are needed using this mb, but i suppose so. I thank you in advance for your help. |
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09-06-2008, 06:02 AM
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Re: Where can i find those blasted SATA drivers? :(
Have you checked on the Maxtor/Seagate website to find drivers?
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09-06-2008, 06:06 AM
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Re: Where can i find those blasted SATA drivers? :(
Most newer BIOS allow an Alternate method for SATA . . Go into the bios and check the "Sata Operation" setting, change it to "Raid Autodetect/ATA if it is not already. Now try to install XP ( Verbage will vary by manufacturer )
This avoids the need to load the SATA drivers during the installation.
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09-06-2008, 09:37 AM
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Re: Where can i find those blasted SATA drivers? :(
Yes, i already checked Maxtor's webpage.
Anyway, i tried what simpswr suggested. Actually, i did not find that exact option but something similar. I installed Xp WITHOUT pressing F6, and it looks fine. It seems i did not need separate drivers after all... Thanks guys :D |
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09-06-2008, 09:41 AM
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Re: Where can i find those blasted SATA drivers? :(
Great call by my team mate simpswr. He hits a home run with this advice.
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