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XP won't recognize RAID array, and/or BSOD on nvgts.sys

Zones: Windows XP Operating System, Computer Motherboards, Computer Hard Drives

Tags: Microsoft, Windows XP, Pro XP2, Nvidia, 780i chipset

Upgraded my motherboard from an NF4 motherboard to the new 780i motherboard.
The nvidia SATA device drivers install. But they won't detect the raid array.

If I show "hidden devices" in the device manager, I see the two drives, marked as "raid devices". But no "raid controller" element.

If I remove all the drivers, they just reinstall exactly as they were - still no "raid controller" element.

I've tried forcing the drivers to install, and end up getting BSOD on a file nvgts.sys.

Anyone have any idea how I can prune the registry or something to make this work?

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Zone: OS

Question Asked By: Bigjohn-s

Solution Provided By: ebjers

Participating Experts: 4

Solution Grade: B

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Comment by Bigjohn-s

I created an updated boot disk with the nv 9.98 drivers on it. Then did a repair install. My array appeared! After performing the MS crypto fix, and resetting win-update, I'm back in business. I have now, however, confirmed the rumor of a big problem mixing RAID and SATA DVD drives with the 780i motherboards... *sigh* Oh well, thank goodness I kept my IDE drives! Thanks guys.

Comment by ebjers

Glad you got it working

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