woz_mann Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 After trying to get ready to install Vista as a dual boot, I started getting some weird errors. BSOD's from the nvstab driver (nVidia RAID / Disk controller). I was able to eventually install Vista, but had to reinstall XP due to continual BSOD's (eventually got down to the point where I could only get into XP via Safe Mode. Nuts and Boltsa of it all as of now: - Cannot install XP at all, locks up at the "welcome to setup" Screen. - All overclocking has been removed - Memory has been tested using memflash for 12 hours ... all passed - HDD's all pass all tests thrown at them (all tests I can think of) - tried installing without RAID, and with RAID - System is Prime Stable using boot CD with MPrime - Tried different Install CD's (XP Pro w/ SP2 ... Know working CD, KP Home) - Tried different DVD Drives is my mobo's SATA / IDE controller dying???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SuppA-SnipA Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 well...did u try install xp on a temp hdd just for more testing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz_mann Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Yup, no go ... wondering if it might be currupt RAID Driver on floppy but I just install Vista .... go figure ... but not on RAID ......... now to try that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGone Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 You probably need to do some googling on vista and xp together...seems like a pile of headache and there is said now that if you quit vista and want to go back to xp that there are special procedures to get xp to install and work again...sounds like a huge forkdookle to me... RGone...:confused: After trying to get ready to install Vista as a dual boot, I started getting some weird errors. BSOD's from the nvstab driver (nVidia RAID / Disk controller). I was able to eventually install Vista, but had to reinstall XP due to continual BSOD's (eventually got down to the point where I could only get into XP via Safe Mode. Nuts and Boltsa of it all as of now: - Cannot install XP at all, locks up at the "welcome to setup" Screen. - All overclocking has been removed - Memory has been tested using memflash for 12 hours ... all passed - HDD's all pass all tests thrown at them (all tests I can think of) - tried installing without RAID, and with RAID - System is Prime Stable using boot CD with MPrime - Tried different Install CD's (XP Pro w/ SP2 ... Know working CD, KP Home) - Tried different DVD Drives is my mobo's SATA / IDE controller dying???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz_mann Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 ....and there is said now that if you quit vista and want to go back to xp that there are special procedures to get xp to install and work again...sounds like a huge forkdookle to me... RGone...:confused: From what I have found all you have to do is re-install the ntloader for XP (boot loader) Vista Seem to be running fine .... I just want it on my RAID! :tooth: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz_mann Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 well it looks like it might have been a driver issue Installing XP WITHOUT using RAID Drivers (skipped F6 screen) .... see how it goes .... dunno why it wouldn't install b4 ......... XP must be female .... TEMPREMENTAL (thank god the wife doesn't read my forum posts!!!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz_mann Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 Nope ... I was wrong again. SATA Controller is dead! BIOS Freezes looking for SATA Drives, even if none are connected. RIP! :angel: SLI-DR Expert Ordered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loggan26 Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 Um you have a or had an Ultra-D and you have Sata2 hdd according to your sig, did you mod your Ultra-D to handle Sata2, if not did you disable sata2 on your hdd so that they run Sata1,,,,,,?????? SHot in dark i know just that you dont mention it... Logan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz_mann Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 Ultra-D supports SATAII, NF4-D does not the drive in question is SATAI only ..... but it does NOT detect if a HDD is NOT connect ........ that is the issue ..... it freezes looking for one .... I'll take a pic when I get home. ... thx for the shot tho ...... but i think its R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loggan26 Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 My bad Logan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz_mann Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 no, the SATA controller is whats BAD! :sad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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