THERAP1ST said:
So with
this mobo I 'll have enough SATA ports right.
Please explain. Or will CD ROM work as well.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823613/en-us
Here's what Microsoft has to say about this.
RAID or SCSI Controller Card
If you have a RAID or SCSI controller card installed in your computer, follow these steps:
1. Contact the manufacturer of your controller card and obtain the latest Windows XP driver for your card.
2. Create an installation disk for the controller card drivers on a 3.5-inch disk.
3. Start Windows XP Setup.
4. You receive the following message:
Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver
When you receive this message, press the F6 key, and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the third-party drivers for your controller card.
A CDROM will not work, but an external USB floppy will. Not sure about a thumbdrive... I tried it once and it didn't work. A new motherboard with built-in SATA + RAID will come with its own driver diskette which you can use. SATA without RAID may not require the drivers.