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Chapter 4: SATA/RAID Setup (for SATA RAID model)
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4.3.2 Windows XP
New Installation
The following details the installation the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID Controller drivers while
installing Windows XP.
1. Start the installation:
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Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows XP installation diskettes.
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CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 after the message "Press F6 if you
need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.
2. When the Windows XP Setup window is generated, press S to specify an Additional
Device(s).
3. Insert the FastTrak driver diskette into drive A: and press Enter.
4. Choose
WinXP Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller
from the list that appears on screen,
and then press the Enter.
5. Press S to use the driver on the floppy disk and then press Enter to continue with
installation.
6. The Windows XP Setup screen will appear again saying "Setup will load support for the
following mass storage devices:" The list will include "WinXP Promise FastTrak 579 (tm)
Controller".
NOTE: If there are any additional devices to be installed, specify them now.
When all devices are specified, continue to the next step.
7. From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the Enter. Setup will now load all device files
and then continue the Windows XP installation.
Existing Installation
After installing the FastTrak Serial ATA RAID controller and rebooting your system, Windows
XP setup will show a "Found New Hardware" dialog box.
1. Insert the FastTrak driver diskette into the A:\ drive.
2. Choose Install the software automatically and press the Enter key.
3. Choose
WinXP Promise FastTrak 579 (tm) Controller
from the list that appears on screen,
and then press the Enter key.
4. If using a driver that has not been digitally signed by Microsoft, you will be asked if you want
to continue the installation. Click Continue anyway.
5. When the New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the FastTrak driver, click Finish.
Confirm Installation
1. Right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage from the popup menu.
2. From the left panel, select Device Manager.
3. Click the "+" in front of SCSI and RAID controllers. "WinXP Promise FastTrak 579 (tm)
Controller" should appear.
