Sata Installation

jttm69 · #1 (**permalink**) 15-06-2005, 04:22 AM

I just bought a new mobo a8v-e pcie; and a new wd 250gb sata. trying to use it as a data storage. no sata drivers on the mobo cd. and no cd with the hdd. the bois can see the 250gb as pri sata master, but windows sees nothing.

jephree · #2 (**permalink**) 15-06-2005, 04:39 AM

Is this the board:

http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/sock...d/overview.htm

If so there are SATA drivers here:

http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us

Motherboard | Socket 939 | A8V-E Deluxe | All

VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Driver Package Version 4.10A.

You will need to do a Repair Install of XP & load the drivers at the F6 prompt in the XP setup.

Good guide here:

http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

jttm69 · #3 (**permalink**) 15-06-2005, 11:16 PM

the mobo i have is the a8v-E.

Motherboard | Socket 939 | A8V-E

jephree · #4 (**permalink**) 16-06-2005, 12:40 AM

The only listing at Asus for an A8V-E is the "Deluxe" posted above.

Does it visually match? Also check the chipset for a match: VIA VT8237