Re: Install SBS 2003 Raid Without Floppy?

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An external USB floppy is a std part of my support kit. By yourself two ... and leave one at the client site.

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Kevin Weilbacher [SBS MVP]
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"Richard K" <RichardK@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:C6C68D4A-08FF-4AF4-BFF9-C182CE58CA2A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have a new client that we are reinstalling SBS 2003 Prem R2 on their
server. The server is a non-brand but is using an Intel s500VSA board with
Raid controller. I also have the Intel CD for the board. What I'm afraid is
going to happen during this install is I will be F6 prompted for the floppy
for the Raid controller... only no floppy on board and no cable slot where I
can even temporarily plug a floppy in. I've done this with Dell before their
their bootable CD took care of this and guided the OS install.

What do I do here short of trying to create a slipstream ISO CD?

Thanks!

-Richard K

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