09-12-2011, 07:12 AM
(09-12-2011, 01:22 AM)Overlord link Wrote:Was a bit quick to turn down AHCI on SSD.
Turns out that AHCI is a part of all MB SATA/RAID driver which you need to install during OS install. Download the latest driver from your MB manufacturer and select it during OS install when asked if you need/want to load other RAID drivers. This is needed if you want 6 GB transfer rate (at least over 3 GB).
I guess XP install gives the problems, since it allows you only to use floppies to load additional drivers. But Win7 has most MB drivers built-in. I installed my system normally when in AHCI and everything went thru fine.
(09-12-2011, 01:22 AM)Overlord link Wrote:Just bought a OCZ Vertex 3 (SATA), but will consider this if I have free PCIe slots left. Just got me a fresh USB3 controller which need the same slot.
The Vertex is still in his package, still debating with myself if I gonna install XP or W7 on it Â
Why not use 7 straight away with proper SSD support, so you don't have to go tweaking XP? Â And in my opinion, Win7 is also the most reliable Windows system ever made.