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SATA drivers needed for 9860?

post #1 of 4
2/25/05 at 9:47pm
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Hi All,

I just ordered a 9860 with the no operating system option. (I've got a copy of XP Pro that hasn't been used.) In addition, I chose to get a SATA hard drive. When I install the operating system, am I going to need drivers for the SATA controller, or does WinXP have the necessary drivers already?


Thanks,
Greg Jewell
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post #2 of 4
2/25/05 at 11:46pm
Give it a try (what's the harm). But, if it doesn't work, take a look at:

http://cruftbox.com/blog/archives/000867.html
http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.c...1008515&page=1

Like the second post says, you may have to get onto google and download the SATA drivers for the 9860's MB.

EDIT: The Intel chipset, as well as Promise ATA/RAID drivers, are available from Sager's website (http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/tech_sfwrdls.html#1 -- click on 9860). Those should be enough to get the SATA drive recognized, if it isn't already.

Regards,

zakaluka2.
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post #3 of 4
2/26/05 at 12:03am
with the 9860 you need to install the sata drivers whether your using sata or normal ata, nobody knows why but the 9860 comes with them on a cd and a usb floppy drive to install them
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post #4 of 4
2/26/05 at 2:30am
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Thank you

Thank you both for your responses. I appreciate it!
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