Windows Setup fails due to RAID or storage configuration conflicts

The problem: Setup cannot proceed because the RAID array or storage configuration is not recognized or supported by Windows media.

Symptoms: Setup shows 'No drives found' despite RAID array present; RAID drives not listed; storage controller mode incompatible.

Likely cause: RAID controller in AHCI mode expecting RAID mode; storage controller driver not loaded during Setup; RAID configuration not compatible with Windows.

Category: Windows Installation & Setup · Difficulty: Advanced · Windows: Both

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