Win2k PRO wont install

[bizket]

Like the subject line says it wont install. I put the disk in, hit enter to start setup and I get a message that says "Win2000 doesnt detect a hardrive, please make sure it is plugged in and powered" I know the hardrive is working fine because I just installed 98 back on the thing. I'm typing this on it right now.

Are there issues with Win2K and VIA chipsets or something??? Its an OEM version so I didnt use a windows bootdisk although I did use Ultimate Boot Disk. Should I try it the old fashioned way with a Windows boot disk??

My specs:
Atholon 950
Asus A7VKT133 Motherboard
384 Megs of Ram
Western Digital 20 GIG Hardrive

[Staga]

Are you using IDE-RAID controller like HPT-66 or 100 or similar? (one hint is more than two IDE connectors in mother-board)

[Staga]

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Hardware/Q_20113471.html

This is from ASUS's tech support page:
http://www.asus.com.tw/products/techref/tech-report/qa-mb0121.html

Question:
I cannot install Windows NT / Windows 2000 on A7V or CUBX-E board when the HDD is connected to the Promise ATA100 IDE connector?

Answer:
Please follow the procedures listed below for Windows NT/2000 installation.

Copy complete contents of Promise directory from ASUS support CD or web download to an empty diskette. Contents should include the OS folders and files txtsetup.oem and ultra on the root directory of the diskette.


Please change boot sequence to match your Microsoft install media provided. Proceed with the Microsoft setup process until you reach the "setup is inspecting your hardware configuration." Please depress the function key F6 until you see the "Mass Storage Controller auto detect screen"


Next a screen will appear showing a list of Mass Storage Devices (IDE Controllers, SCSI cards, Etc. that have been recognized by the setup program. Press the "S" key to specify additional Mass Storage Controllers


When you reach the next screen, "Other (Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacture)" will already be selected on the bottom half of the setup screen. Press the "enter" key to continue.


You will now be prompted to "Please insert the disk labeled manufacture supplied support disk" Insert the promise driver disk you created and then press the "enter" key when ready.


Now setup should display the following: "Setup has recognized the following Mass Storage Controller devices in your computer", "Promise Ultra100 Controller". Press the "enter" key to accept.


Continue on with the setup process until you reach the screen that prompts you to select a partition in which Windows NT will be installed. Select the partition type and press the "enter" key to continue on with the NT setup process.

[bizket]

That was the problem, all is well now:)

thank you so much, I was pulling my hair out hehe.