I am trying to set up a RAID array on a new XP install, and I am at a bit of an impasse - I've followed the instructions in the manual, configured the BIOS, configured the array, but when I try to install windows XP Pro, it doesn't recognize the drives. I understand I am supposed to download the RAID driver from Gigabyte's website, correct? Problem is, how to get it on my computer? Windows asks for it to be installed on the A drive. I haven't been able to find anyone with a floppy drive I can install the drivers to. It doesn't accept a CD nor a flash drive instead. It wants something in the A drive. Lovely Windows.
Which do I download - the preinstall or just the regular driver?
Is it even possible to run a RAID 5 array on XP Pro? If not, can I do it on 7? I'd rather stick with RAID 5 on XP Pro as then I won't have to deal with potential compatibility issues with my existing programs (quickbooks, dreamweaver, etc). I have seen blogs that there is a method to run a fix on a software controller for XP Pro, but I really don't want to mess with patching a software controller. I'd much rather use the integrated controller and just have a working, stable RAID array.
I have run a RAID 1 on XP Pro before, and would do that again as a last resort, but I can't get XP to recognize that array either.
Which do I download - the preinstall or just the regular driver?
Is it even possible to run a RAID 5 array on XP Pro? If not, can I do it on 7? I'd rather stick with RAID 5 on XP Pro as then I won't have to deal with potential compatibility issues with my existing programs (quickbooks, dreamweaver, etc). I have seen blogs that there is a method to run a fix on a software controller for XP Pro, but I really don't want to mess with patching a software controller. I'd much rather use the integrated controller and just have a working, stable RAID array.
I have run a RAID 1 on XP Pro before, and would do that again as a last resort, but I can't get XP to recognize that array either.