IDE Controller Card Question

SuperChunkster™ · Jul 27, 2008, 04:43 AM

All of the IDE inputs on my old MoBo failed, if i get a PCI IDE controller card would I be able to boot off of it from the bios or would i only be able to use it through the operating system.

timta2 · Jul 27, 2008, 05:01 AM

You probably wouldn't need any special drivers or anything as long as it was a simple card. What are you trying to do?

SuperChunkster™ · Jul 27, 2008, 05:25 AM

I'm going to have to boot off of a windows cd thru the card and be able to install windows to a hard drive connected to the card.

timta2 · Jul 28, 2008, 06:05 PM

I don't think you will have any problems. I would call the company and ask just in case, before you buy it. Wouldn't hurt and you can usually call the sales department rather than tech support.

JrRacinFan · Jul 28, 2008, 06:14 PM

Should have no problems at all. Just make sure you use at least a Windows XP with SP2 installer or "greater than".

francis511 · Jul 28, 2008, 06:56 PM

Boot off a raid card = no problems

SuperChunkster™ · Jul 29, 2008, 01:04 AM

thanks.

Jul 27, 2008, 04:43 AM	#1
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Jul 27, 2008, 05:25 AM	#3
SuperChunkster™ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 37 (0.02/day) Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm going to have to boot off of a windows cd thru the card and be able to install windows to a hard drive connected to the card. Last edited by SuperChunkster™; Jul 27, 2008 at 04:46 PM.

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Jul 27, 2008, 05:01 AM	#2
timta2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Posts: 786 (0.40/day) Thanks: 94 Thanked 106 Times in 97 Posts System Specs	You probably wouldn't need any special drivers or anything as long as it was a simple card. What are you trying to do?

Jul 28, 2008, 06:05 PM	#4
timta2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Posts: 786 (0.40/day) Thanks: 94 Thanked 106 Times in 97 Posts System Specs	I don't think you will have any problems. I would call the company and ask just in case, before you buy it. Wouldn't hurt and you can usually call the sales department rather than tech support.

Jul 28, 2008, 06:14 PM	#5
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