Green-Martian

Here's the label that came off my x64 package. I guess the "b" means beta, but nonetheless, this is what I got. x64SP2b, not SP1. Thanks for the link to slipstreaming.

I'm trying to install my legal and new OEM copy of XP Pro x64 w/SP2 on a newly built system (see below). But for some reason, during Windows install, I'm unable to get the drivers/controllers loaded using the Window's F6 prompt method for my SATAs RAID0 that's connected to the P5W's Intel ICH76R southbridge. I've inserted the floppy with the files that I got from Intel, but I think my new floppy drive might be bad, as nothing is happening. No spinning, no seeking, no nothing. The installation program just keeps asking for the floppy to be inserted, over & over again. Darn, that sounds kinda Freudian. Anyway, I've got a new FD drive on the way. So, I'm dead in the water for now. But in the meantime, I've read a little about slipstreaming the drivers/controller onto a Windows OS installation disk that I can make myself. Does anyone know of a good tutorial for doing that? Would it work for XP Pro x64 installed on a new system? Is it safe to do this? I've read that it helps to have ISO Buster? This seems to be a common issue. Will Microsoft tech help me out if I call 'em up with this issue, or is it more of an ASUS issue. Seems like everyone's got issues. LOL Anyway, any suggestions?