support ahci raid sata 2 hdd controllers

Hi,
I just tried to install CTP Feb Windows Vista 64 bit. It doesn't find my SATA 2 controller (which is part of the intel 955x chuipset). I have it set for RAID mode. Intel's storage matrix driver (5.5) doesn't include support for any version of Longhorn/Vista. Does Microsoft intend to support these controllers, or does the vendor have to write the drivers?
Regards,
Terry

It needs native drivers for Vista, especially if you running the 64-bit platform. I recommend you create a logical partition for it, launch setup from within Windows XP, and select the logical partition on which you will install it. But report the issue to the manufacturer of the device. -- -- Andre Windows Connect | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Terry Hardie" wrote in message

Hi,
I just tried to install CTP Feb Windows Vista 64 bit. It doesn't find my SATA 2 controller (which is part of the intel 955x chuipset). I have it set for RAID mode. Intel's storage matrix driver (5.5) doesn't include support for any version of Longhorn/Vista. Does Microsoft intend to support these controllers, or does the vendor have to write the drivers?
Regards,
Terry

Sounds like you realize that you have to use the Intel Matrix Storage driver if you are in RAID mode (inbox drivers will work with AHCI or Emulation mode). The XP/2003 64-bit version of this driver should work on Vista. You will need to extract the drivers first, put the driver package on a floppy (or removable USB device, etc.) and use the Advanced setup option, Load drivers to get the driver installed.
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&ProductID=2101&DwnldID=9725&strOSs=110&OSFullName=Windows%20Server*%202003%20Standard%20x64%20Edition&lang=eng
"Terry Hardie" wrote in message

Hi,
I just tried to install CTP Feb Windows Vista 64 bit. It doesn't find my SATA 2 controller (which is part of the intel 955x chuipset). I have it set for RAID mode. Intel's storage matrix driver (5.5) doesn't include support for any version of Longhorn/Vista. Does Microsoft intend to support these controllers, or does the vendor have to write the drivers?
Regards,
Terry