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No Drives found to install Windows Server 2003
I have a Dell PE 1420 server, when it starts it boots to Windows Server 2003, I can login, etc...
I want to install a new clean OS, still Server 2003 for some non-production testing.
When I put the CD in and boot up to Windows Server setup, it tells me no disks are available, my only option is to hit F3 and it reboots.
Just confused on why would boot off the hard drives, but when in setup, can't find those drives.
It does have a RAID controller card in it, I believe a Perc. And I was ablout to go into it to see if a RAID was still configured.
Any other suggestions???
I want to install a new clean OS, still Server 2003 for some non-production testing.
When I put the CD in and boot up to Windows Server setup, it tells me no disks are available, my only option is to hit F3 and it reboots.
Just confused on why would boot off the hard drives, but when in setup, can't find those drives.
It does have a RAID controller card in it, I believe a Perc. And I was ablout to go into it to see if a RAID was still configured.
Any other suggestions???
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Is the install media in the drive? Also make sure in the bios that the dvd/cd boots first.
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Thanks everyone!
So I was able to get the drivers on diskette, when booted up by CD, I pressed F6 and went into the utility, I then pressed S and inserted the diskette. It showed the Adaptec card I have and it installed. Then restarted and tried to install Win 2003, same result, no logical drives found...
Confused, if I just let the server boot, I can get it to Windows, by when try to install Windows it says no drives...
So I was able to get the drivers on diskette, when booted up by CD, I pressed F6 and went into the utility, I then pressed S and inserted the diskette. It showed the Adaptec card I have and it installed. Then restarted and tried to install Win 2003, same result, no logical drives found...
Confused, if I just let the server boot, I can get it to Windows, by when try to install Windows it says no drives...
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That was it, needed the 2nd drivers... Bene'
Thanks much everyone!!!
Thanks much everyone!!!
Great, thats very good news. Good luck!!!!!!
Not a problem, thats what we are here for.
Not a problem, thats what we are here for.
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