Enabling SATA controller

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sigmatc24
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Enabling SATA controller

Post by sigmatc24 »

Hi,

I want to add a windows server 2003 virtual machine using a virtual SATA HDD.

So what i've done is :
1. Creating the virtual HDD
2. Check ENABLE SATA Controller in 'Hard disks' TAB
3. Choose sata port 0 as a slot and the recently created virtual HD

When I started the virtual machine, the installation process begins as usual and when I was prompted to press Enter to begin effective installation the system indicates that no HDD was detected. Normal because by enabling SATA controller We usually need a third party drivers. Correct me if i'm wrong

So please how can I deal with this situation and complete the installation process.

Thank you
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Re: Enabling SATA controller

Post by Sasquatch »

It's in the Windows Guests forum. It describes how to get SATA working before or even after installation of the Guest.
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sigmatc24
Posts: 5
Joined: 29. Mar 2009, 02:37
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: vista, windows 7, XP

Re: Enabling SATA controller

Post by sigmatc24 »

Thank you so much, it just works great
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