K
Kenny
I have recently installed 3 new 500Gb Seagate Barracuda ES 7200RPM SATA-II
hard disk and configured them in a raid 5 array (using the Intel ICH8R
controller).
Previously I was not using RAID, but 2 discs configured by Aus PC when I
bought
the computer and you guys built it for me - no issues and very happy
Now I have rebuilt machine successfully installed Vista, yet I am
experiencing
issues when I attempt to install anything else of a significant size (i.e.
any game (i.e. Oblivion, WOW, etc) or MS Office) - both from DVD or direct
from any of the discs on the machine.
I have updated ALL drivers related to the Intel RAID controller, chipset &
Gigabit LAN connection which has been an issue in the past as detailed in
many online forums.
The errors look like it is a bad/damaged CD or hard drive - the errors are
not occuring at the same point in any instalation?
I experience errors if I attempt to install from DVD to C (75GB fast drive),
to D (320GB standalone drive) or to the RAID array (3 x 500GB drives).
I have then downloaded or copied installation files to the harddrive and
attempted installation again with identical results. I have attempted to
install from C to C, D to C, RAID to C, C to D, D to D, etc.
So all the above indicates to me it is not the DVD drive nor any individual
disc that has problems - the issue must lie with the RAID setup I have put in
place?
I have also reinstalled windows 6 times now in an effort to ensure I rule
out me deploying drivers in the incorrect order, the process I followed in my
last attempt was:
1) Boot from windows disc (Intel RAID switched on in BIOS version F11 which
is
the latest for the motherboard)
2) Format C
3) Load driver for Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller Driver Version:
7.6.0.1011
4) Install Vista
5) log into Vista (not connect ed to Internet yet)
6) install latest Intel(R) Chipset Device Software Version: 8.3.1.1009 Target
Chipset#: X38 & 3200/3210 Chipset (its what Intel provides for the 965
express
chipset through Intel.com when you select Vista & also what Gigabyte
downloads
form thier website for the version 1 motherboard)
7) restart windows
8) Install the latest driver for Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller v9.12.4.3
9) install latest version of Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager version
7.6.0.1011
10) restart windows
I can browse my drives fine, RAID looks good and can copy files between all
discs and from DVD to discs OK (note: do sometimes randomly get an error
saying
that the system failed to copy some file due to the system running out of
memory
- only happens sometimes when I am copying BIG chunks say 50GB+)
I have also tried unplugging the drives C & D from the Intel controlled sata
ports and plugged them into the Gigabyte controlled ports. I have also
ensured that the 3 drives in the RAID array use the last few ports for Intel
controller i.e. 4, 5 & 6 as there was a suggestion on a forum from Intel to
try
this.
None of these have had any effect and I am still experiencing these wierd
issues??
Please help
Ken Taggart
Example errors (1 successful install):
The file "C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft\Data\misc.MPQ" could not be
closed,
because an error 0 occurred. If this problem persists, please contact
Blizzard
Technical Support.
An error was detected while verifying the contents of the file "C:\Program
Files\World of Warcraft\Data\terrain.MPQ". There may be a problem with your
system, or with the drive at C:\. You can attempt to install again. If this
problem persists, please contact Blizzard Technical Support.
An error was detected while verifying the contents of the file "C:\Program
Files\World of Warcraft\Data\model.MPQ". There may be a problem with your
system, or with the drive at C:\. You can attempt to install again. If this
problem persists, please contact Blizzard Technical Support.
CRC error: The file C:\Program Files\Bethesda
Softwarks\Oblivion\Data\Oblivion -
Meshes.bsa doesn't match the file in the setup's .cab file. The medium from
which you are running the setup may be corrupted contact your software
vendor.
Successfully installed AutoCAD 2008 which included VBA Runtime, DirectX 9.0
runtime, MSXML 6, Flash, MDAC 2.7 & AutoCAD 2008
Office fails saying it cannot find Enterprise.WW\EnterWW.cab yet I am able to
find it and access the directory so it is there - I used these files to
install
Office before I attempted the RAID array and it installed fine
System Information from Intel Matrix Storage software
Kit Installed: 7.6.0.1011
Kit Install History: 7.6.0.1011
Shell Version: 7.6.0.1011
OS Name: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
OS Version: 6.0.6000 Build 6000
System Name: HOME-PC
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: 965P-DQ6
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
BIOS Version/Date: Award Software International, Inc. F9, 01/11/2007
Language: ENU
Intel(R) RAID Technology
Intel RAID Controller: Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller
Number of Serial ATA ports: 6
RAID Option ROM Version: 6.0.0.1022
Driver Version: 7.6.0.1011
RAID Plug-In Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the RAID Plug-In: 7.6.0.1011
Create Volume Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Create Volume Wizard: 7.6.0.1011
Create Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Create Volume from Existing Hard Drive
Wizard:
7.6.0.1011
Modify Volume Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Modify Volume Wizard: 7.6.0.1011
Delete Volume Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Delete Volume Wizard: 7.6.0.1011
ISDI Library Version: 7.6.0.1011
Event Monitor User Notification Tool Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Event Monitor User Notification Tool:
7.6.0.1011
Event Monitor Version: 7.6.0.1011
Array_0000
Status: No active migration(s)
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 1397.2 GB
Free Space: 0 GB
Number of Hard Drives: 3
Hard Drive Member 1: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 2: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 3: ST3500630NS
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
KENS_RAID
Status: Normal
System Volume: No
Volume Write-Back Cache Enabled: No
RAID Level: RAID 5 (striping with parity)
Strip Size: 64 KB
Size: 931.5 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Hard Drives: 3
Hard Drive Member 1: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 2: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 3: ST3500630NS
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 0
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 3
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3500630NS
Serial Number: 9QG2TVCD
Firmware: 3.AEK
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 465.7 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 1
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 4
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3500630NS
Serial Number: 9QG2SG4T
Firmware: 3.AEK
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 465.7 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 2
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 5
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3500630NS
Serial Number: 9QG2TTQN
Firmware: 3.AEK
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 465.7 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
Parent Array: Array_0000
Unused Port 0
Device Port: 0
Device Port Location: Internal
Unused Port 1
Device Port: 1
Device Port Location: Internal
Unused Port 2
Device Port: 2
Device Port Location: Internal
hard disk and configured them in a raid 5 array (using the Intel ICH8R
controller).
Previously I was not using RAID, but 2 discs configured by Aus PC when I
bought
the computer and you guys built it for me - no issues and very happy
Now I have rebuilt machine successfully installed Vista, yet I am
experiencing
issues when I attempt to install anything else of a significant size (i.e.
any game (i.e. Oblivion, WOW, etc) or MS Office) - both from DVD or direct
from any of the discs on the machine.
I have updated ALL drivers related to the Intel RAID controller, chipset &
Gigabit LAN connection which has been an issue in the past as detailed in
many online forums.
The errors look like it is a bad/damaged CD or hard drive - the errors are
not occuring at the same point in any instalation?
I experience errors if I attempt to install from DVD to C (75GB fast drive),
to D (320GB standalone drive) or to the RAID array (3 x 500GB drives).
I have then downloaded or copied installation files to the harddrive and
attempted installation again with identical results. I have attempted to
install from C to C, D to C, RAID to C, C to D, D to D, etc.
So all the above indicates to me it is not the DVD drive nor any individual
disc that has problems - the issue must lie with the RAID setup I have put in
place?
I have also reinstalled windows 6 times now in an effort to ensure I rule
out me deploying drivers in the incorrect order, the process I followed in my
last attempt was:
1) Boot from windows disc (Intel RAID switched on in BIOS version F11 which
is
the latest for the motherboard)
2) Format C
3) Load driver for Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller Driver Version:
7.6.0.1011
4) Install Vista
5) log into Vista (not connect ed to Internet yet)
6) install latest Intel(R) Chipset Device Software Version: 8.3.1.1009 Target
Chipset#: X38 & 3200/3210 Chipset (its what Intel provides for the 965
express
chipset through Intel.com when you select Vista & also what Gigabyte
downloads
form thier website for the version 1 motherboard)
7) restart windows
8) Install the latest driver for Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller v9.12.4.3
9) install latest version of Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager version
7.6.0.1011
10) restart windows
I can browse my drives fine, RAID looks good and can copy files between all
discs and from DVD to discs OK (note: do sometimes randomly get an error
saying
that the system failed to copy some file due to the system running out of
memory
- only happens sometimes when I am copying BIG chunks say 50GB+)
I have also tried unplugging the drives C & D from the Intel controlled sata
ports and plugged them into the Gigabyte controlled ports. I have also
ensured that the 3 drives in the RAID array use the last few ports for Intel
controller i.e. 4, 5 & 6 as there was a suggestion on a forum from Intel to
try
this.
None of these have had any effect and I am still experiencing these wierd
issues??
Please help
Ken Taggart
Example errors (1 successful install):
The file "C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft\Data\misc.MPQ" could not be
closed,
because an error 0 occurred. If this problem persists, please contact
Blizzard
Technical Support.
An error was detected while verifying the contents of the file "C:\Program
Files\World of Warcraft\Data\terrain.MPQ". There may be a problem with your
system, or with the drive at C:\. You can attempt to install again. If this
problem persists, please contact Blizzard Technical Support.
An error was detected while verifying the contents of the file "C:\Program
Files\World of Warcraft\Data\model.MPQ". There may be a problem with your
system, or with the drive at C:\. You can attempt to install again. If this
problem persists, please contact Blizzard Technical Support.
CRC error: The file C:\Program Files\Bethesda
Softwarks\Oblivion\Data\Oblivion -
Meshes.bsa doesn't match the file in the setup's .cab file. The medium from
which you are running the setup may be corrupted contact your software
vendor.
Successfully installed AutoCAD 2008 which included VBA Runtime, DirectX 9.0
runtime, MSXML 6, Flash, MDAC 2.7 & AutoCAD 2008
Office fails saying it cannot find Enterprise.WW\EnterWW.cab yet I am able to
find it and access the directory so it is there - I used these files to
install
Office before I attempted the RAID array and it installed fine
System Information from Intel Matrix Storage software
Kit Installed: 7.6.0.1011
Kit Install History: 7.6.0.1011
Shell Version: 7.6.0.1011
OS Name: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
OS Version: 6.0.6000 Build 6000
System Name: HOME-PC
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: 965P-DQ6
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
BIOS Version/Date: Award Software International, Inc. F9, 01/11/2007
Language: ENU
Intel(R) RAID Technology
Intel RAID Controller: Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller
Number of Serial ATA ports: 6
RAID Option ROM Version: 6.0.0.1022
Driver Version: 7.6.0.1011
RAID Plug-In Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the RAID Plug-In: 7.6.0.1011
Create Volume Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Create Volume Wizard: 7.6.0.1011
Create Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Create Volume from Existing Hard Drive
Wizard:
7.6.0.1011
Modify Volume Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Modify Volume Wizard: 7.6.0.1011
Delete Volume Wizard Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Delete Volume Wizard: 7.6.0.1011
ISDI Library Version: 7.6.0.1011
Event Monitor User Notification Tool Version: 7.6.0.1011
Language Resource Version of the Event Monitor User Notification Tool:
7.6.0.1011
Event Monitor Version: 7.6.0.1011
Array_0000
Status: No active migration(s)
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 1397.2 GB
Free Space: 0 GB
Number of Hard Drives: 3
Hard Drive Member 1: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 2: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 3: ST3500630NS
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
KENS_RAID
Status: Normal
System Volume: No
Volume Write-Back Cache Enabled: No
RAID Level: RAID 5 (striping with parity)
Strip Size: 64 KB
Size: 931.5 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Hard Drives: 3
Hard Drive Member 1: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 2: ST3500630NS
Hard Drive Member 3: ST3500630NS
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 0
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 3
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3500630NS
Serial Number: 9QG2TVCD
Firmware: 3.AEK
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 465.7 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 1
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 4
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3500630NS
Serial Number: 9QG2SG4T
Firmware: 3.AEK
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 465.7 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
Parent Array: Array_0000
Hard Drive 2
Usage: Array member
Status: Normal
Device Port: 5
Device Port Location: Internal
Current Serial ATA Transfer Mode: Generation 1
Model: ST3500630NS
Serial Number: 9QG2TTQN
Firmware: 3.AEK
Native Command Queuing Support: Yes
Hard Drive Write Cache Enabled: Yes
Size: 465.7 GB
Physical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Logical Sector Size: 512 Bytes
Number of Volumes: 1
Volume Member 1: KENS_RAID
Parent Array: Array_0000
Unused Port 0
Device Port: 0
Device Port Location: Internal
Unused Port 1
Device Port: 1
Device Port Location: Internal
Unused Port 2
Device Port: 2
Device Port Location: Internal