Things You'll Need:
- Windows Home Server discs
- SATA drive
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Step 1
Find drivers for the motherboard's SATA controller. The WHS Recovery CD includes many SATA drivers (see link in Resources below for a list); if yours is not included, check Softpedia (link below) or the website of your motherboard manufacturer.
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Step 2
Save the drivers onto a floppy or USB key; put them in a root folder (ie, not inside another folder) named "drivers" (no quotation marks).
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Step 3
Back up the data on your drive. WHS will format a drive upon adding it, so if you haven't backed up the data, you will lose it.
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Step 4
Insert the floppy or USB key into the drive/port and press "F6" when the prompt to do so appears. The prompt will appear at the bottom of the screen at the start of setup; at this point it will check for and load drivers.
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Step 5
Default the SATA ports to IDE emulation mode (should your BIOS allow it) if it still will not read the drive. Where or if you'll find this in your bios differs with each manufacturer, so check your manual for more information. This will slow the speed at which the data is read, so this is a last resort.
