RAID 1 not installing with WinXP32

Hello download the manual here:

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/G41TM-P33.html#/?div=Manual

Please unzip the file, and adobe reader is needed to read the content.

Try to enter the bios, and load default settings.
Select the boot option for the drive.
First boot device: dvd drive.
Second the harddrive.

Save the settings you have made, and leave the bios.

Good luck

Intel Smart Response Technology (SRT) is used for SSD caching to improve system performance. To use it successfully, here are some steps to consider:
1. SSD Compatibility: Ensure that your SSD is compatible with SRT. It should be a SATA SSD.
2. BIOS Settings: In the BIOS, set the SATA mode to RAID (not AHCI or IDE) before configuring SRT. Make sure your motherboard supports SRT as well.
3. Driver Installation: Before enabling SRT, install the latest RAID drivers provided by your motherboard manufacturer.
4. Backup: Backup your important data because enabling SRT involves data migration.
5. Enable SRT: In the BIOS, set the SRT mode to "Enhanced" or "Maximum" depending on your preference.
6. Initialize SSD: Initialize and format the SSD through Windows Disk Management.
7. Install Intel RST: Download and install the latest Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) driver and software for your chipset.
8. Enable SRT in RST: Open the Intel RST software and enable SRT. You should see an option to accelerate your HDD with your SSD.
9. Reboot: After configuring SRT, reboot your system.
10. Verify: Check if SRT is working by opening the Intel RST software. It should show your SSD as a cache for your HDD.
If you're encountering crashes or issues, it's essential to ensure compatibility and follow these steps carefully. If the problem persists, consider seeking assistance from your motherboard manufacturer's support or Intel's support, as it could be related to specific hardware or software conflicts.

Are you asking how large a hard Drive the 8280 chip set will support? Every time I searched for 8280 motherboard it shows as a chip set used in some boards not as a motherboard model for any Intel product. Hard drive size is not like RAM. If your Bios will support the Hard Drive and your operating System support the Drive the Motherboard can handle it in all cases I've ever run into. Even a few years back with Bios restricted the largest hard drive you could install manufactures developed a software solution that was installed on the hard drives so they could be used. If this doesn't help please verify your motherboard model and clarify what you are looking for.

You're gonna have to reformat them to get rid of the raid information that Bios placed on them.

Shut down your system. Other than the primary master drive, disconnect the data cable to all other drives.
Enter your bios. Change the raid setting to Disable or to SATA. Save & exit. Load your Windows CD. Format & install.

Cheers!
Mike

please go to the bios and change the hdd mode to inhance at present its in raid mode or can use the intel raid drivers by pressing the f6 while starting the system with the cd drive

It appears you have made an error with the RAID configuration. RAID 1 is mirroring and requires an EVEN number of drives unless one is a hot spare. Also, RAID 1 is for redundancy and is slower than a single drive or RAID 0. Verify your RAID configuration and make sure you have RAID 1 and not RAID 0 or RAID 5 which can be an even or odd number of drives.

Hi under Advanced in your bios is there anything like Raid Rom if so try disableing it then your pc wont look for raid devices and u should be able to boot strieght to your HDD u have installed

some motherboards and processors are compatiable with certain hd's only. Here is a list:

Pentium: 2GB through 5GB
Pentium 2:5GB through 20GB
Pentium 3: 20GB through 40GB
Pentium 4: 40GB through 500GB
Pentium D: 40GB through 1TB
Celeron: 2GB through 500GB
All AMD's: 300MB to whatever.

so, that's probably your problem. I suggest

Fiend your solution direct from intel. Here is your solution........



http://www.intel.com/motherboard/prob676ijt65/solution
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