Installing SATA devices

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In preparation for my first build-it-yourself computer, I have been reading
up on SATA devices. I intend to use a ASUS P5AD2-E Premium and some SATA
Drives, (looking at (2)WD 250's). In going to the Asus site, and looking at
the manual, I come by the instruction: "You must install Windows 2000
Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Service pack 1 before using Serial ATA Hard
Drives. .."

Question: I have the CDROM for XP, but naturally, it does not have the
Service pack.
Is the update downloaded done during install? How does one load the OS boot
for the first time if one can not use the HD?

TIA,

Paolo
 
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"Paolo Pignatelli" <Paolo@DotNetStore.com> wrote in message
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> In preparation for my first build-it-yourself computer, I have been
> reading
> up on SATA devices. I intend to use a ASUS P5AD2-E Premium and some SATA
> Drives, (looking at (2)WD 250's). In going to the Asus site, and looking
> at
> the manual, I come by the instruction: "You must install Windows 2000
> Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Service pack 1 before using Serial ATA Hard
> Drives. .."
>
> Question: I have the CDROM for XP, but naturally, it does not have the
> Service pack.
> Is the update downloaded done during install? How does one load the OS
> boot
> for the first time if one can not use the HD?

Using another computer, take your XP disk and either an SP2 upgrade disk or
downloaded file from M$, then slipstream SP2 into your original install
disk. Here are some instructions on this process:

http://www.neowin.net/articles.php?action=more&id=94
 
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You have to copy the motherboard's SATA driver off of the motherboard
installation CD onto a Floppy disk. Then during XP's setup off of XP's
installation CD you will be prompted to hit F6 if you need to install any
3rd Party drivers from Floppy. Do so.

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"Paolo Pignatelli" <Paolo@DotNetStore.com> wrote in message
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> In preparation for my first build-it-yourself computer, I have been
> reading
> up on SATA devices. I intend to use a ASUS P5AD2-E Premium and some SATA
> Drives, (looking at (2)WD 250's). In going to the Asus site, and looking
> at
> the manual, I come by the instruction: "You must install Windows 2000
> Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Service pack 1 before using Serial ATA Hard
> Drives. .."
>
> Question: I have the CDROM for XP, but naturally, it does not have the
> Service pack.
> Is the update downloaded done during install? How does one load the OS
> boot
> for the first time if one can not use the HD?
>
> TIA,
>
> Paolo
>
>
 
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No need to do it manually if all you are doing is adding SP2. He can get
autostreamer which automates the process.
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1092632287/1

"Bob Davis" <iclicknix@cox.net> wrote in message
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> "Paolo Pignatelli" <Paolo@DotNetStore.com> wrote in message
> news:bDjle.2733$So7.2192@fe10.lga...
>> In preparation for my first build-it-yourself computer, I have been
>> reading
>> up on SATA devices. I intend to use a ASUS P5AD2-E Premium and some SATA
>> Drives, (looking at (2)WD 250's). In going to the Asus site, and looking
>> at
>> the manual, I come by the instruction: "You must install Windows 2000
>> Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Service pack 1 before using Serial ATA Hard
>> Drives. .."
>>
>> Question: I have the CDROM for XP, but naturally, it does not have the
>> Service pack.
>> Is the update downloaded done during install? How does one load the OS
>> boot
>> for the first time if one can not use the HD?
>
> Using another computer, take your XP disk and either an SP2 upgrade disk
> or downloaded file from M$, then slipstream SP2 into your original install
> disk. Here are some instructions on this process:
>
> http://www.neowin.net/articles.php?action=more&id=94
>
>
 
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"Tweek" <shawnwingetNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> No need to do it manually if all you are doing is adding SP2. He can get
> autostreamer which automates the process.
> http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1092632287/1

I didn't know this existed, and have made a note of it. This is good, as
the manual method is a bit arcane. Thanks for the reply.
 
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Can I download the drivers and put them on the CD? I was not planning on
adding a floppy drive to this computer. (If so, where would I put them- in
what directory, or off the root?)

Paolo


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> You have to copy the motherboard's SATA driver off of the motherboard
> installation CD onto a Floppy disk. Then during XP's setup off of XP's
> installation CD you will be prompted to hit F6 if you need to install any
> 3rd Party drivers from Floppy. Do so.
>
> --
> DaveW
>
>
>
> "Paolo Pignatelli" <Paolo@DotNetStore.com> wrote in message
> news:bDjle.2733$So7.2192@fe10.lga...
> > In preparation for my first build-it-yourself computer, I have been
> > reading
> > up on SATA devices. I intend to use a ASUS P5AD2-E Premium and some
SATA
> > Drives, (looking at (2)WD 250's). In going to the Asus site, and
looking
> > at
> > the manual, I come by the instruction: "You must install Windows 2000
> > Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Service pack 1 before using Serial ATA Hard
> > Drives. .."
> >
> > Question: I have the CDROM for XP, but naturally, it does not have the
> > Service pack.
> > Is the update downloaded done during install? How does one load the OS
> > boot
> > for the first time if one can not use the HD?
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Paolo
> >
> >
>
>
 
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"Paolo Pignatelli" <Paolo@DotNetStore.com> wrote in message
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> Can I download the drivers and put them on the CD? I was not planning on
> adding a floppy drive to this computer. (If so, where would I put them-
> in
> what directory, or off the root?)

I'm not sure if you can or not, but you could try. A few minutes after you
hit f6 at the beginning of the install process you'll be prompted to insert
the disk and provide a path. If it lists the CD drive you're in business.
If not, simply start over after connecting a floppy drive to the computer
temporarily, after powering down of course, just long enough to do the
transfer. You can buy these for $14 at CompUSA, so it wouldn't hurt to have
one around for these purposes even if you don't intend to install it
permanently.

Personally, I wouldn't be without one. Memtest86 and some (most?) other
memory testers run only on a floppy, as does my older version of Norton
Ghost, which I use weekly.
 
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Thank you. What would I need Memtest86 for? Is it needed even if I only
build one or two computers for myself? (

(I am **obviously** a total neophyte at building PCs... .)

Paolo


"Bob Davis" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> "Paolo Pignatelli" <Paolo@DotNetStore.com> wrote in message
> news:0DCle.26440$NZ1.22999@fe09.lga...
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> > Can I download the drivers and put them on the CD? I was not planning
on
> > adding a floppy drive to this computer. (If so, where would I put them-
> > in
> > what directory, or off the root?)
>
> I'm not sure if you can or not, but you could try. A few minutes after
you
> hit f6 at the beginning of the install process you'll be prompted to
insert
> the disk and provide a path. If it lists the CD drive you're in business.
> If not, simply start over after connecting a floppy drive to the computer
> temporarily, after powering down of course, just long enough to do the
> transfer. You can buy these for $14 at CompUSA, so it wouldn't hurt to
have
> one around for these purposes even if you don't intend to install it
> permanently.
>
> Personally, I wouldn't be without one. Memtest86 and some (most?) other
> memory testers run only on a floppy, as does my older version of Norton
> Ghost, which I use weekly.
>
 
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"Bob Davis" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote:

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|Personally, I wouldn't be without one. Memtest86 and some (most?) other
|memory testers run only on a floppy,

Memtest86 is available as a self-booting CD image.

Phil
 
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"Paolo Pignatelli" <Paolo@DotNetStore.com> wrote in message
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> Thank you. What would I need Memtest86 for? Is it needed even if I only
> build one or two computers for myself? (
>
> (I am **obviously** a total neophyte at building PCs... .)

Memtest86 is a comprehensive memory tester, for those times you need to
verify your memory is working properly. I thought it was a floppy-only app,
but Phil reports that it can be run via bootable CD.

That said, I still think that a PC should be equipped with a floppy drive
for those rare occasions when you need it. They only cost $15 and are easy
to install in a 3½" slot.