Vista cannot install to SAS drive

>
> I got a new HighPoint RR2680 and attached a MAX3073RC Fujitsu 73GB SAS
> to it.
>
> When I install windows Vista the first stage of installation completes
> fine (the file copy, uncompress, feature install part). But it cannot
> boot at all after reboot.
> It says System file missing/corrupt (I tried install a few times and
> each time a different file. Error code was something like 0xc0000221)
> and asks me to do repair. which does not solve problem. The SAS drive
> makes strange sounds when it tries to boot.
>
> I tested the drive and controller in a pre-installed Vista (80GB ATA
> drive) and it works fine as a normal volume. I ran tests and
> benchmarks.
> When I look at the content of the dirve after a failed install/reboot,
> I can see temp folder suggesting Vista hasn't finished installing yet.
> More to do after the reboot. (I can't remember all the steps and number
> of reboot before Vista is completely installed).
>
> I've done further testing with a Seagate Cheetah 300GB (ST3300656SS)
> and a Western Digital 640GB SATA (WD6400AAKS). Both were tested with the
> SAS controller. The SATA installed fine and the Seagate SAS failed the
> same as Fujitsu SAS. The failing point is always after the first reboot
> when the files finishe copying/uncompressing.
>
> The SAS drive is connected to the RR2680 via an Adaptec internal
> miniSAS to 4x SATA cable (I-MSASX4-4XSATAX1-.5). The SAS drive has an
> adapter attached to allow for normal SATA cable and power connection.
> There is nothing else attached to the controller and no other HDD
> attached to the motherboard controller either.
>
> Can you please assist me in solving this problem?
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
>
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