Windows XP setup on a raid 0 array

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From: Rob (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/02/04 

Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 21:41:49 -0700

I have an aBit NF7-S mobo with an onboard si3112
chipset. Two Samsung 80gb SATA drives, one CD-ROM drive.

I enter the Raid utility, create a new Raid Array,
Striping. The raid utility shows the two drives as one
array for a total of 157 mb's or so. I exit the raid
utility.

I then boot from my XP cd-rom, F6, install raid driver
from my mobo manufacturer, and complete the initial file
copy process.

After first reboot, I get the error "Error locating
operating system".

That's me problem :) Trying to install Windows XP Pro on
a striped array.

One thing that pops into my mind. During setup where I
choose the partition I want to install to, I do have two
choices - partition C: and D:, both 75mb partitions.
Shouldn't I only be showing one partition?

Any help would be GREAT! :)

Thanks in advance,
Rob

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