[Sp0iLedBrAt]

Well, under the Windows 7 tab it says they are for SB8xx, but no info under the Vista and XP tab. I'm downloading the XP package now and will take a look.

Edit: It contains versions for SB6xx, SB7xx and SB8xx, but no changes here. The newest is for SB8xx, and it is the one from post #134, namely 3.3.1540.13.

Cheers

This post has been edited by Sp0iLedBrAt: 16 June 2011 - 03:33 AM

[cdob]

Sp0iLedBrAt, on 16 June 2011 - 03:27 AM, said:

It contains versions for SB6xx, SB7xx and SB8xx, but no changes here.

Yes, that's strange.

SB8xx folder contains a txtsetup.oem. Contrary there is no txtsetup.oem at SB6xx, SB7xx.

SB8xx txtsetup.oem refers to:

Quote

PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4392&CC_0104
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104
PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_7802&CC_0104
PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_7801&CC_0106
PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_7803&CC_0104

PNP driver file SBDrv\SB7xx\RAID\XP\ahcix86.inf refers e.g.

Quote

PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4380&SUBSYS_280A103C

AMD dosn't provide XP textmode drivers for PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4380&SUBSYS_* and PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4381&SUBSYS_*

What's going on?

[Fernando 1]

anotherengineer, on 15 June 2011 - 08:37 PM, said:

More new amd drivers, and its getting more confusing.
http://support.amd.c..._windows.aspx#1

The new Catalyst driverpacks 11-6 do not contain any new AMD SATA driver, but I agree with the second part of your message: The composition of the AMD RAID and AHCI driver packages and especially their subfolders for the different AMD Southbridges is very confusing for the users, who are searching for an actual AHCI or RAID driver, which is fully supporting their special AMD Southbridge.

@ all:
Since AMD does not offer any actual AHCI or RAID driver for SB6xx and SB7xx chipsets, which can be used for a fresh installation of Windows XP (32/64bit), I have customized the INF and OEM files of the latest AMD RAID driverpacks v3.3.1540.13 for Windows XP (32/64bit), which are offered by AMD just for SB8xx chipsets. The drivers themselves (= SYS files) have been untouched by my modification. I simply added the DeviceID's of several SB6xx and SB7xx AHCI/RAID Controllers to make the driver usable with SB6xx and SB7xx chipsets too. Nevertheless I am not yet sure, if these "modded" textmode drivers really will work with SB6xx and SB7xx chipsets.
Since I don't have any AMD chipset pc/notebook myselve, I need your feedback regarding the function of these "modded" AMD RAID drivers v3.3.1540.13 with SB6xx and SB7xx chipset systems running in AHCI or RAID mode.

Unfortunately I had done a mistake while modifying the TXTSETUP.OEM file entries of the "modded" 32bit driverpack, when I published it the first time within >this< post. Meanwhile I have corrected the mistake (for details look into the EDIT2 text of the linked post).

Just to prevent any further confusion regarding the usability of my "modded" AMD RAID drivers v3.3.1540.13 dated 03/15/2011, here are the actual download links to the corrected driverpacks again:
>32bit AMD SBxxx Textmode Driver v3.3.1540.13 for Windows XP mod by Fernando<
>64bit AMD SBxxx Textmode Driver v3.3.1540.13 for Windows XP x64 mod by Fernando<

Users, who are able and willing to test one of these modified driver sets, should report here about their test results. Please don't forget to mention the Southbridge specification of your system. Even better would be, if you can post the Device Identification Code (DEV_xxxx), which is layed down within the HardwareID's of the in-use "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller" (open the Device Manager, search for the device, do a right click onto it > "Properties" > "Details" > "Property" > "HardwareID's").

Thanks in advance!

Regards
Fernando

[winterwinds]

cdob, on 01 August 2009 - 03:09 AM, said:

Copy file ahcix86.sys to system32\drivers. Import this reg settings

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CriticalDeviceDatabase\pci#ven_1002&cc_0106]
"Service"="ahcix86"
"ClassGUID"="{4D36E97B-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ahcix86]
"Type"=dword:00000001
"Start"=dword:00000000
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"Tag"=dword:00000021
"ImagePath"="system32\\drivers\\ahcix86.sys"
"Group"="SCSI Miniport"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ahcix86\Parameters\PnpInterface]
"5"=dword:00000001

Goto BIOS, set AHCI. Reboot.

it's doesn't work for me

i used xp sp3

780G Chipset (ECS A780GM-A Ultra)

[cdob]

winterwinds, on 28 June 2011 - 09:54 PM, said:

780G Chipset (ECS A780GM-A Ultra)

Which ahcix86.sys version do you use?
Which BIOS setting do you use?

[MiclO12]

Hello there, Missel here! I'm from Mexico & just wanted to say that I tested the last Fernando's drivers & they worked like a charm!, well I tested them on a HP Pavilion 2014la it comes with a SB750 southbridge; actually I just had done this but with an ICH9 & it also worked, just wanted to thank Fernando for his priceless kindess & now I could make my new Win XP SP3 CD with any kind of chipset so it seems that now I can beat any laptop!

[dstk]

Thanks Fernando. Very Good...

This post has been edited by dstk: 17 August 2011 - 06:51 PM

[dstk]

AMD 11.8 Raid in SB800 Textmode Driver v3.3.1540.17 for Windows XP Release.

AMD SBxxx Textmode Driver v3.3.1540.17 for Windows XP Fernando ?

[Fernando 1]

dstk, on 17 August 2011 - 05:30 PM, said:

AMD SBxxx Textmode Driver v3.3.1540.17 for Windows XP Fernando ?

Here are the requested freshly modded drivers:
>32bit AMD SBxxx Textmode Driver v3.3.1540.17 for Windows XP mod by Fernando<
>64bit AMD SBxxx Textmode Driver v3.3.1540.17 for Windows XP x64 mod by Fernando<
Users with an AMD SB6xx/7xx/8xx AHCI or RAID system may use them at own risk.
Any feedback is much appreciated.

Regards
Fernando

This post has been edited by Fernando 1: 19 August 2011 - 01:35 PM

[Sp0iLedBrAt]

Quote

Users with an AMD SB6xx/7xx/8xx AHCI or RAID system may use them at own risk.

They are not working on a live system, SB750 or SB780, not sure at the moment. The previous ones have always worked on a live system as well.

The line in the ahcix86.inf file is correct

%NapaDesc%=Napa_Inst,PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106

, but it says a better hardware was not found.

I'll check out the actual file from the AMD package and report.

Cheers

[Fernando 1]

Sp0iLedBrAt, on 19 August 2011 - 05:40 PM, said:

The line in the ahcix86.inf file is correct

%NapaDesc%=Napa_Inst,PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4391&CC_0106

, but it says a better hardware was not found.

If you want to replace any previously installed driver by a non-WHQL one from within a running OS, you have to force the driver update. Otherwise you will get the message, that the newest and best driver has been already been installed.
This is the way how to force the installation of a "modded" driver after doing a right click onto the Controller: "Update Driver Software" > "Browse my computer ...." > "Let me pick ...." > "Have Disk" > point to the INF file of the "modded" driver (here: ahcix86.inf) > "OK".

This post has been edited by Fernando 1: 27 September 2011 - 06:25 AM

[dstk]

Thanks Fernando. Perfect.

[Sp0iLedBrAt]

Quote

If you want to replace a WHQL certified driver by a non-WHQL one from within a running OS, you have to force the driver update. Otherwise you will get the message, that the newest and best driver has been already been installed.

The funny thing is, I have not installed a WHQL driver on this PC. It was primarily installed with nLite and I have used your modded drivers since. The first installed is 03/24/2010, 3.2.1548.37 from file oem0.inf in /WINDOWS/inf

More info (according to SIW):
North Bridge AMD 780G
South Bridge AMD SB700

This post has been edited by Sp0iLedBrAt: 22 August 2011 - 06:45 AM

[Fernando 1]

@ Sp0iLedBrAt:

So the installation of the new "modded" AMD AHCI driver v3.3.1540.17 failed even by using the method I have described within my last post?

This post has been edited by Fernando 1: 22 August 2011 - 07:35 AM

[sdubs]

Hello,

It appears I am just not getting this. Could use some assistance. I want to run Win7 64 bit from an upgrade disk -- from XP. So, I have to install the nlite xp w/fernando's mod and then upgrade with win7 disk. I am not running raid and only want my ssd to run in ahci. Here's what I've done so far. (Please excuse the excessive details.)

• MY XP disk already has sp3.
• Saved xp files to ssd desktop --

• Downloaded Fernando's most recent modded drivers

• Saved modded files in folder on desktop

• Initiated NLite

• Selected desktop xp location
• Task selection
• Integrate drivers.
• Create ISO

• Restart-> BIOS -> Config AHCI from IDE mode. Change boot order to ROM drive.
• Restart -> Insert ISO Disk
• Boot up
• Shows initiating AMD AHCI version 3.0.9 (didn't catch exact version) .....
• JMicro something or other no drives found...
• No Bootable device. restart or insert media and hit key

Its obvious I'm new here and at working on this sort of thing.

Does anyone know why xp sp3 isn't recognizing ahci mode upon first install on ssd? (I set achi mode in bios before installing OS)

*I am also running win7 while creating this disk in NLite (if that matters)

Thoughts?



Thank You

This post has been edited by sdubs: 18 September 2011 - 01:47 AM

[Fernando 1]

@ sdubs:

Welcome at MSFN Forums!

It was not a good idea to copy the XP source and the driver onto the desktop (the path is too long for the nLite processing and this may produce problems).
Advice:
If you want to create a Windows XPCD with integrated SATA AHCI driver, you should create separate folders like "XPCD" and "AMD SATA driver" within the root of the system partition (drive C).

Additional question:
Are you sure, that your SSD is connected with an AMD Southbridge SATA Controller?
Please let us know your system details (name and manufacturer of the mainboard).

Regards
Fernando

[rogerbar]

Fernando,
the zip package "32bit AMD/ATI SB7xx RAID&AHCI Driver v9-4 (WHQL)" has been removed from that location.

Reason: The file you requested has been removed from MediaFire for a violation of our Terms of Service or our Acceptable Use Policy.

If you (or anyone else) still have the files, would it be possible to email then to me?

rogerbarnhill@hotmail.com

Thank you for your consideration.

[sdubs]

Thank You for your response.

It appears I'm not having any luck with this. I installed the OS from the disk I made and no luck. I also had to reformat my ssd ( wasn't sure if I should have done that.)

I appreciate the response.

It was not a good idea to copy the XP source and the driver onto the desktop (the path is too long for the nLite processing and this may produce problems).
Advice:
If you want to create a Windows XPCD with integrated SATA AHCI driver, you should create separate folders like "XPCD" and "AMD SATA driver" within the root of the system partition (drive C).

Not sure what you mean or how to do this?


Additional question:
Are you sure, that your SSD is connected with an AMD Southbridge SATA Controller?
Please let us know your system details (name and manufacturer of the mainboard).

Mainboard is ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3

No, unfortunately I am not sure and am not sure how to be sure that I am. Can you advise on how to do this?

Should I have also installed the drivers that are available on the MB disk? On this disk there are ASUS AMD AHCI drivers and raid drivers. Also, JMicron Drivers for ahci and raid. What are these? and do I need to also install these drivers in addition to your modded ones?


Regards

This post has been edited by sdubs: 18 September 2011 - 08:29 PM

[Fernando 1]

sdubs, on 18 September 2011 - 07:23 PM, said:

Fernando 1 said:

It was not a good idea to copy the XP source and the driver onto the desktop (the path is too long for the nLite processing and this may produce problems).
Advice:
If you want to create a Windows XPCD with integrated SATA AHCI driver, you should create separate folders like "XPCD" and "AMD SATA driver" within the root of the system partition (drive C).

Not sure what you mean or how to do this?

I hope, that you know how to create a new folder from within the drive C.

sdubs said:

Fernando 1 said:

Are you sure, that your SSD is connected with an AMD Southbridge SATA Controller?

No, unfortunately I am not sure and am not sure how to be sure that I am. Can you advise on how to do this?
Should I have also installed the drivers that are available on the MB disk? On this disk there are ASUS AMD AHCI drivers and raid drivers. Also, JMicron Drivers for ahci and raid. What are these? and do I need to also install these drivers in addition to your modded ones?

What you need to integrate is the AHCI driver, which is suitable for the SATA Controller, where your SSD is connected.
If your mainboard has SATA Controllers from AMD and JMicron, you should check, where your SSD data cable is connected.
You can do it either by opening your desktop case and comparing the cable connections with your mainboard manual or by looking for the HardwareID's of your currently in use SATA Controllers from within the Device Manager (right click onto the SATA Controller resp. "Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controllers" > "Properties" > "Details" > "Property" > "HardwareID's").

Regards
Fernando

This post has been edited by Fernando 1: 19 September 2011 - 12:20 PM

[sdubs]

Fernando,

Yes I'll be making a new xp disk with files saved on c. It appears that the ssd is not connected directly to the sb (from what I can see and based off of the manual) hardware id's
no idea how to read these or interpret if they are correct.

So this is what I am going to do next:
• Make a new disk with your modded drivers with nlite.
• reformat drive to install os (again)
• Reconnect ssd to sata port 5 or 6 (from what I can figure this is where)
• reboot

Other thoughts?

Also, will I need to install any of the drivers that came with my MB disk in addition to yours or does the one you modded replace these?--there are AMD and jmicron drivers available.

and thank you for being patient with me here ans responding,

Sdubs

This post has been edited by sdubs: 19 September 2011 - 06:21 PM