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>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>
> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>
> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>
> Since you didn't tell us what RAID card you have, I'll use my mind-reading
> powers and say ... "Maybe". ;-)
>
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>
>
> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install>
>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>
>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>
>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>
>
>I am using the intel matrix storage manager built into the mother board for
>the primary raid, and i also have a drive d secondary raid for backups
>using the silicon image controller also built into the mother board.
>
> Maybe Vista has these drivers already on-board. That would make the
> install clean and easy....
>
> "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
> news:up7BXh5LHHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>> Since you didn't tell us what RAID card you have, I'll use my>
>> mind-reading powers and say ... "Maybe". ;-)
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install>>
>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>
>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>
>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>
>>
>
> If it turns out that you do need to install drivers (you probably will if
> you needed to for XP) look for the "Load Drivers" button on the Setup
> screen where you select a target partition. It will be in the lower left.
> Function keys are no longer used during the initial stage of Setup.
>
> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
> news:OAOW2K8LHHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...>>I am using the intel matrix storage manager built into the mother board>
>>for the primary raid, and i also have a drive d secondary raid for backups
>>using the silicon image controller also built into the mother board.
>>
>> Maybe Vista has these drivers already on-board. That would make the
>> install clean and easy....
>>
>> "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
>> news:up7BXh5LHHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>>> Since you didn't tell us what RAID card you have, I'll use my>>
>>> mind-reading powers and say ... "Maybe". ;-)
>>>
>>> --
>>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
>>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>
>>>
>>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>>
>>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need
>>>> to create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>>
>>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>
> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>
> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>
>I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not
>support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
>method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.
>
> This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
> upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
> their release.
>
> I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any
> ideas?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Bill
> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install>
>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version of
>>Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>
>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>
>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>
>
> Is the 3114 controlling the boot disc? If not you can install Vista, and
> then install the 3114 drivers.
>
> --
> The personal opinion of
> Gary G. Little
>
> "Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%231UbFVBNHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...>>I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not>
>>support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
>>method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.
>>
>> This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
>> upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
>> their release.
>>
>> I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any
>> ideas?
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Bill
>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install>>
>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>
>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need to
>>> create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>
>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>
>>
>
> Yes, I can do a Clean install of Vista. It will NOT allow me to do an
> Upgrade install. My point is, the USER should have the choice. I don't
> understand Microsoft's motives here....
>
> Be careful before you buy!
>
>
> "Gary G. Little" <gary.g.little@seagate.com> wrote in message
> news:45a4143a$0$20068$88260bb3@news.teranews.com.. .>> Is the 3114 controlling the boot disc? If not you can install Vista, and>
>> then install the 3114 drivers.
>>
>> --
>> The personal opinion of
>> Gary G. Little
>>
>> "Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%231UbFVBNHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...>>>I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not>>
>>>support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
>>>method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.
>>>
>>> This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
>>> upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
>>> their release.
>>>
>>> I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any
>>> ideas?
>>>
>>> Many thanks,
>>>
>>> Bill
>>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>>
>>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need
>>>> to create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>>
>>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
> Bill, what edition of Windows are you attempting to upgrade? Some
> versions cannot be upgraded and a custom install is required. These are
> the yellow dots in the upgrade matrix on Get Ready. For example, you
> cannot upgrade XP SP2 to Vista Ultimate x64 (x86 to x64 upgrade not
> supported). The upgrade option will be disabled. Another example would
> be XP Pro SP2 to Vista Home Premium x86 (loss of functionality).
>
> "Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23ao6nDNNHHA.4384@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>> Yes, I can do a Clean install of Vista. It will NOT allow me to do an>
>> Upgrade install. My point is, the USER should have the choice. I don't
>> understand Microsoft's motives here....
>>
>> Be careful before you buy!
>>
>>
>> "Gary G. Little" <gary.g.little@seagate.com> wrote in message
>> news:45a4143a$0$20068$88260bb3@news.teranews.com.. .>>> Is the 3114 controlling the boot disc? If not you can install Vista, and>>
>>> then install the 3114 drivers.
>>>
>>> --
>>> The personal opinion of
>>> Gary G. Little
>>>
>>> "Bill" <bs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%231UbFVBNHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>I am running Silcon Image 3114 Sata Raid Controller and Vista does not
>>>>support it so I have to install from floppy or usb port. I you go that
>>>>method, Vista does not allow you to do an upgrade install.
>>>>
>>>> This seems crazy to me after five years of development, you can't do an
>>>> upgrade install if Microsoft decided against putting certain drivers in
>>>> their release.
>>>>
>>>> I do not understand the reasoning behing this. Does anyone have any
>>>> ideas?
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Bill
>>>> "Glenn" <glenngreen@myway.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ODzdUY4LHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>I am running XP on a striped RAID drive, and I had to F6 and install
>>>>>drivers during the install of XP. I am moving up to the 64-bit version
>>>>>of Vista, and trying to get prepared.
>>>>>
>>>>> Will Vista already contain the necessary RAID drivers, or will I need
>>>>> to create a floppy with the drivers to install via F6 again?
>>>>>
>>>>> I am using an intel D975XBX MB with a E6600 Core 2 Duo CPU.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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