Do I require a HDD Driver?

[Ryan_241]

My hard disk isn't showing up on the installation menu for windows server edition 2012 r2, just checking if i need any drivers etc, system specs can be provided on request
Many thanks

 

[Boogieman_WD]

Hey there, Ryan.

Is this an internal or an external drive? Basically HDDs shouldn't need any specific drivers besides the ones already featured by the OS. Try it with a different port and/or cables and with a different computer if you have the chance, to see if it's properly recognized.

Please let me know how it goes.
Boogieman_WD

 

[SkyNetRising]

HDD itself doesn't require special driver. OS takes care of that.
But SATA controller might require a driver.

 

[Ryan_241]

Hey there, Ryan.

Is this an internal or an external drive? Basically HDDs shouldn't need any specific drivers besides the ones already featured by the OS. Try it with a different port and/or cables and with a different computer if you have the chance, to see if it's properly recognized.

Please let me know how it goes.
Boogieman_WD

HDD itself doesn't require special driver. OS takes care of that.
But SATA controller might require a driver.

Internal Drive, its a SATA drive however it goes through a SAS controller, it is recognized with the BIOS but windows doesnt give the option to select it

 

[uberman]

Go to control panel-system-administrative tools-disk management and see if you can initialize it from there
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[SkyNetRising]

however it goes through a SAS controller, it is recognized with the BIOS but windows doesnt give the option to select it

Well - SAS controller will require a driver. Head to SAS controller manufacturer support web site and get it.