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#Intel d975xbx2 serial ata controller driver install#

And, that I do not need to install the Marvell Sata Controller. Today we have Intels D975XBX2 or Bad Axe 2 motherboard in our test labs. Use the RAID facilities or just use it for 4 extra standalone SATA ports.I take the above to mean that I need to install the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver for the Intel D975XBX2 motherboard. The Marvell controller can be enabled or disabled at any time now or in the future as long as you're not booting from it. You can mix and match RAID and non-RAID devices without problem. My recommendation would be to set RAID mode now even if you don't need the RAID facilities now. If windows is already installed when you do this, you'll get BSODs on boot and things will get very messy. You have to make this decision now because changing the mode changes the PCI device ids. HOWEVER, If you want to use Native Command Queuing you'll need AHCI mode and you'll need RAID mode if you want to take advantage if the Intel RAID features. The BIOS defaults to leaving the Intel ports in IDE mode which works just fine, no special drivers. You don't HAVE to use AHCI to use the Intel (black) SATA ports. I am just trying to make sure that I install the OS correctly.

Intel mobo D975XBX2, Intel CPU E6600 Core Duo, Patriot 2x1GB PC2-6400 800 MHz PDC22G6400LLK memory, two WD Sata Hard drives WD2500KS, 2 IDE DVD Recorders, Creative Labs Xtreme Music sound card, eVGA 8800 GTS video card. I am just now putting together a new system composed of the following:

#Intel d975xbx2 serial ata controller driver how to#

The guide below explains how to find the Serial-ATA Controller Mode setting which is useful if you need to disable AHCI model for legacy operating systems, such as Windows XP. Will I be able to use a RAID setup in the future without reinstalling Windows XP pro again?įorgive me for asking so many questions. The Intel Visual BIOS is the new BIOS layout and is the default in the Q77 series BIOS with later BIOS revisions. Or do I just add the Sata DVD Recorder to an unused Black Sata port? Will I need the Marvel controller if I ever use a SATA DVD Recorder? I do not need to install the Marvell Sata Controller RAID Driver? Use the Black Sata Ports.ĭisable the secondary sata controller in the BIOS. When installing Windows XP Pro I need to use the F6 method and install only the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver for the Intel D975XBX2 motherboard. I will be using two SATA Hard Drives and TWO IDE DVD Recorders.