XP Install Won't Let Me Format For Install

[mproth]

Ok, here is the problem. I set up my SATA RAID for striping on my Crosshair MOBO, and when i get to the XP install, i F6 and load the drivers. Then, when selecting the RAID to install XP on, i create the partition, but it wont give me the option for formating. When i go to install it there, it says that it is not a valid partition to install on, and to go back and choose a valid partition. Anyone have any ideas? I dont want to run on IDE. Also, when i tried to install on one of the SATA drives, when not in RAID, I get errors there to, saying that an unexpected error has occured. Some one please help.

[young wing]

PLEASE DON'T TELL IN THREAD TITLES!

[GJSNeptune]

A C O;1030804228']PLEASE DON'T YELL IN THREAD TITLES!


So what're your specs? What motherboard are you using, and hard drives?

[mproth]

So what're your specs? What motherboard are you using, and hard drives?


ATHLON X2 5200
2GB DOMINATOR
ASUS CROSSHAIR
2X XFX 7600GT SLI MODE
2X RAPTOR 74GB

[GJSNeptune]

Before anyone helps you, please destroy your keyboard's CAPS lock functionality, first ensuring that it's turned off.

And while you're at it, consider destroying your SHIFT key functionality just for good mesaure.

I suggest a hammer.

[MajorDomo]

Fixed, now on to some useful suggestions ;)

[digital_exhaust]

Maybe try formatting the partition with a bootable utility like GParted or Acronis?

[mproth]

Maybe try formatting the partition with a bootable utility like GParted or Acronis?


would that let me set it as C drive and as an NTFS?

[digital_exhaust]

Yes, either will let you format to NTFS.

[mproth]

Yes, either will let you format to NTFS.

Ill give it a shot. Thanks.