SATA Driver - Load in Windows 8 Setup

How to Load SATA Drivers During Windows 8 Setup​

   Information

This will show you how to load the SATA driver during the Windows 8 setup when setup cannot find your hard drive.

Here's How:

1) Copy your SATA drivers to a disk. (Floppy, CD, USB)
NOTE: Keep this disk in a safe place, as it will be need to use in the Recovery Console.
System Image Recovery - Restore Image on Computer in Windows 8

2) Click Load Drivers

​

​

3) Click Cancel

​

​

4) Click Browse.

​

​

5) Choose your Sata Controller. Click OK
NOTE: For this example, I am using JMB363.

​

​

6) Click OK

​

​

7) Click Unhide

​

​

8) Choose your Sata Controller. Click Next

​

​

9) Continue with setup.

​

​

​

​

All Done
Ray

Related Tutorials

---

• How to Do a Dual Boot Installation with Windows 8 and Windows 7 or Vista
• How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
• How to Enable or Disable the New Windows 8 Startup Options Boot Menu
• How to Choose a Default Operating System to Run at Startup in Windows 8
• How to Load SATA Drivers in Windows 8 System Image Recovery
• How to Open Device Manager During Installation of Windows 8 and 8.1

 

[gvimlan95]

Hi guys.
I m trying to find sata controller driver to continue my windows 8 setup.
Because I m running with UEFI

PC: HP Envy Dv7-7205tx
Mainboard : Intel(not sure what model)
Processor: Intel Core i7
Chipset: Intel HM77
Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4000
Memory: 8096 MB
Storage Drive: 2 TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
Video Card: Nvidia GT650
Operating System: Windows 8 Pro(64-bit)

Can someone help me to suggest me the driver that suits my laptop?

Thank you very much.

 

[gvimlan95]

Hi guys
I was just wondering what extension should the Sata Driver be that need to be copied to usb?
Will .exe work?

 

[theog]

Hi guys.
I m trying to find sata controller driver to continue my windows 8 setup.
Because I m running with UEFI

PC: HP Envy Dv7-7205tx
Mainboard : Intel(not sure what model)
Processor: Intel Core i7
Chipset: Intel HM77
Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4000
Memory: 8096 MB
Storage Drive: 2 TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
Video Card: Nvidia GT650
Operating System: Windows 8 Pro(64-bit)

Can someone help me to suggest me the driver that suits my laptop?

Thank you very much.

Hi guys
I was just wondering what extension should the Sata Driver be that need to be copied to usb?
Will .exe work?

You download Windows 8 drivers from here:
HP ENVY dv7-7200 Notebook PC series -  Download drivers and software - specify product name - HP Business Support Center

No Sata Conroller drivers are need to install Windows 8 on your PC.

To reinstall Windows 8 use the Recovery disk.

   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2855-system-repair-disc-create-windows-8-a.html
​

You can use the HP/Compaq version of
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html

 

[shan]

Where can i find this driver
i m tired of finding this driver bt coudlnt find it

 

[theog]

Where can i find this driver
i m tired of finding this driver bt coudlnt find it

Welcome to EightForums.

What Sata Controller?

What make & model of PC?

 

[Mr Wolf]

Hi,
I rummaged deep into the internet underbelly but still can't get VV8 working.

My computer is:
PC: HP 6735s
Mainboard : Hewlett-Packard 30E4
Processor: AMD Turion
Chipset: AMD G780Gr
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3200
Memory: 4048 MB
Storage Drive: FUJITSU MHZ2160BH G2 ATA Device
Operating System: trying to install Windows 8 Pro(32-bit)

I already tried some intel and AMD drivers but it always says that it cannot find the drive.
What would you say are the right ones?

 

[theog]

Hi,
I rummaged deep into the internet underbelly but still can't get VV8 working.

My computer is:
PC: HP 6735s
Mainboard : Hewlett-Packard 30E4
Processor: AMD Turion
Chipset: AMD G780Gr
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3200
Memory: 4048 MB
Storage Drive: FUJITSU MHZ2160BH G2 ATA Device
Operating System: trying to install Windows 8 Pro(32-bit)

I already tried some intel and AMD drivers but it always says that it cannot find the drive.
What would you say are the right ones?

Welcome to EightForums.

Are you using a Genuine Microsoft Windows 8 DVD?

If using the Windows 8 upgrade, redownload & reburn.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-upgrade-iso-download-create.html

 

[Mr Wolf]

Thanks theog.

No, I'm using the iso downloaded from ms and copied to a pen drive.
It can't be because of that because other people did it this way, ran into the same problem and by changing BIOS, changing USB, etc. eventually got there. I did not, so I'm looking for alternatives.

 

[theog]

Thanks theog.

No, I'm using the iso downloaded from ms and copied to a pen drive.
It can't be because of that because other people did it this way, ran into the same problem and by changing BIOS, changing USB, etc. eventually got there. I did not, so I'm looking for alternatives.

HP 6735s

No drivers list for Windows 8.

No driver need on install, for Vista or Windows 7.

The Windows XP driver is in RAID7xx, of sp45263.exe.
Which can be download from here:
HP Compaq 6735s Notebook PC*-* Download drivers and software - specify product name - HP Business Support Center

 

[Mr Wolf]

Thanks theog. Praise for your search skills and your help.

I'm afraid either my skills with installing VV8 are lacking or something else is going on. I downloaded the sp45263, extracted the files with 7zip and then started to install following your nice tutorial. I then got a big list when I untick the box and no matter which entry I try I always get 'No new devices drivers were found. Make sure the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click OK.'
It's odd because when I click the Browse button the hard drive is there and I can go through it and all the folders are correct. It's just that it doesn't show up on the main window.

 

[theog]

It's odd because when I click the Browse button the hard drive is there and I can go through it and all the folders are correct.

Try Cleaning the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial:
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation - Windows 7 Help Forums

 

[Mr Wolf]

Funny you suggest that, I was just following a similar guide.

Unfortunately, after the hour long 'clear all' it did not make a difference. I can see the drive through the 'Browse for folder' dialogue but not on the main window. Tough.

 

[theog]

Funny you suggest that, I was just following a similar guide.

Unfortunately, after the hour long 'clear all' it did not make a difference. I can see the drive through the 'Browse for folder' dialogue but not on the main window. Tough.

Try reinstalling Windows 7, & than upgrade to Windows 8 from the desktop.

Did you run the
http://www.eightforums.com/installation-setup/11229-how-use-standlone-windows-8-upgrade-adviser.html
first?

 

[Hopachi]

I'm impressed because standard SATA drivers should be included on the Win8 DVD.
On all the VM's and the laptops I use SATA and the disk shows always on the list.

If one day I'll see nothing on the list, I'll try not to freak out and take a look here.

And that day came after all: my hp dv6 doesn't have any drive listed.
Had to go to hp or intel and get the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology package.
(older sata drivers... iaStorAC.inf are included on the Windows DVD but newer ones, especially raid versions, are not).

I've extracted the files on a usb stick and had to browse through all needed folders up to the driver's inf.
Located in ..\Drivers\AHCI\x64\ there is iaStorAC.inf that is needed in my case.
Worked nicely.

Cheers!

 

[theog]

You are welcome, Hopachi , well done.

 

[Qriztofer]

theog, maybe you (or someone else) can help me. I have desperately been trying to get a clean installation of Windows 8 onto my new laptop. I used Microsoft's tool and an .iso file (Windows 8 x64, the same version that came with the laptop) to create a bootable Windows 8 setup on a flash drive. Unfortunately, the setup is unable to locate my SSD so that I can wipe it and install Windows on it. I have read your tutorial and the rest of this thread, but can't figure out what to do!

The laptop is an Acer Aspire S7-392-6832. I found what seems to be the correct driver on Acer's website (my SNID is 32400966420): "SATA AHCI Driver" version 12.6.0.1033 by Intel, but when I put it (it's called SetupRST.exe) onto a separate flash drive and browse it during the setup as per your instructions, the setup definitely does not see it even when I uncheck the "Hide..." option. Do I have the wrong driver? What's curious is the fact that when I check out the SSD (Intel Raid 0 Volume) in the device manager the driver is version 6.2.9200.16384 from 6/21/2006! And "provided" by Microsoft.

I feel I am completely missing something. This is my first experience with W8 and my first new laptop in 6+ years. I would really appreciate any help.

EDIT: As a side note, are there going to be any issues with trying to install a retail version of W8 when my laptop came with Acer's OEM version (which I believe is embedded in the BIOS and will be used to try to validate my clean installation)? I don't want to end up just bricking my laptop after clearing the partitions during the W8 setup...

 

[theog]

I used Microsoft's tool and an .iso file

The MS tool will not make UEFI USB installer.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15458-uefi-bootable-usb-flash-drive-create-windows.html

The laptop is an Acer Aspire S7-392-6832.

As Acer Aspire S7-392-6832 NoteBook has a uEFI/BIOS firmware.
How to install Windows 64 bit on a uEFI/BIOS firmware:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-8-a.html

install a retail version of Windows 8 when my laptop came with Acer's OEM version

Where do you buy your Windows 8 x64 DVD from?

 

[Qriztofer]

I received the .ISO file for Windows 8 x64 (build 9200) from a developer friend of mine who has assured me that it contains an untouched RTM version. Needless to say I am not too keen on buying Windows again just to do a clean install.

 

[Hopachi]

The laptop is an Acer Aspire S7-392-6832. I found what seems to be the correct driver on Acer's website (my SNID is 32400966420): "SATA AHCI Driver" version 12.6.0.1033 by Intel, but when I put it (it's called SetupRST.exe) onto a separate flash drive and browse it during the setup as per your instructions, the setup definitely does not see it even when I uncheck the "Hide..." option. Do I have the wrong driver?

See what I wrote in my previous post.

You need to select an *.inf file when it asks a driver (exe's will not work).
Try to extract (with 7-Zip for instance) the exe to a folder and see if it's extractable: look for inf files; copy the entire folder to usb.
If the exe is not extractable (hope it is) you'll need to get a zip containing the driver to extract from somewhere (Intel most likely).
If it's the right driver, now it will work.

Good luck

 

[Hopachi]

@Qriztofer
It's confirmed: you can extract the exe with 7-Zip since it's a packed installer, you need to keep extracting (the x64 version with 'open inside' option until you get to a folder called 'x64' in drivers.cab).

extractions path:
SetupRST.exe -> RST_x64.msi -> drivers.cab -> x64 -> iaStorAc.inf

Copy the x64 folder to the usb stick and when asked for driver select the contained inf I mentioned.