Recent content by Kimono

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    Asus A8V SATA setup problems

    Hi Goldgunner, that's prtty cool... it makes we want to switch back to the VIA drivers... However, I'm not sure if by doijg that, I will screw up my entire shiny new system. What do you think? How do I do this... Just install the VIA drivers in my current XP then turn off the machine, put the...
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    Asus A8V SATA setup problems

    Hey Goldrunner, I thought I replied that everything worked thanks to the experts in this thread. I had the sameproblem as you and everything was solved when I connected my SATA drive to the Promise controller instead of the VIA. Then I could use the Windows F6-trick. I do remember that I had to...
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    Boy I feel like an ass

    OK, so I got a new floppy and everything seems to be fine! Finger's crossed for the complete install.. There's still the WiFi thing to set up :) BTW: I'd still like to upgrade my BIOS and also I'm interested in the IDE question thanks for the help BTW!! Great stuff. Mike
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    Boy I feel like an ass

    Hi guys (mechBGon especially), I bought my setup this weekend and am very frustrated... at least until now. I have the A8V Deluxe with Wifi option thing, 1GB of Memory (2 512 sticks) and a 160 GB Maxtor Diamondmax10 SATA drive. The memory is OK, and the Maxtor software found and partitioned...
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    Asus A8V SATA setup problems

    Hi guys, I bought my setup this weekend and am very frustrated... at least until now. I have the A8V Deluxe with Wifi option thing, 1GB of Memory (2 512 sticks) and a 160 GB Maxtor Diamondmax10 SATA drive. The memory is OK, and the Maxtor software found and partitioned and formatted the...