Installing Windows 2003 Server R2 on SATA Raid 1

[Javier Chapa]

My computer came with Factory-Installed Windows 2003 R2. However, I wanted the system configured in a RAID 1 configuration and decided to create an array. I am now unable to load Windows because the hard drives cannot be found after array is created and built. I have tried pressing F6 to add any additional RAID drivers but will not allow me to or prompt me for additional drivers.

[chongkan]

You have to start pressing F6 before it prompts you.

Can you describe the whole installation boot process?

[Javier Chapa]

Figured it out. System is back online and RAID is working.

Thank you.

Javier

[bustabigbass]

What did you do to resolve the issue? You said you "figured it out", but what was it you did differently? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Javier Chapa]

I downloaded the latest drivers for the Embedded Raid and installed them on 3.5" Floppy Disk. I then changed the boot order in the BIOS to boot from CD-ROM and RAID Second Boot Device. As the computer was booting up with Windows Server 2003 I pressed the F6 key repeatedly until it finally prompted me for the drivers. Prior, to loading software I entered the RAID configuration utility and created the Array as RAID 1 and then chose Build instead of Quick Init. I then pressed Ctrl+B to make RAID Array bootable then I followed the steps above.