Hi all, I have RAID-controlled SATA hard disks in the Dimension E520 Desktop that I purchased from Dell. They are non-RAID disks. I want to format my C Drive and use my Dell reinstall CD to perform a clean install of Windows XP SP2, then download the full volume release of Service Pack 3. All of my data is on my separate physical D Drive.

 

I have been reading that when MS-DOS Setup begins, I will be asked to press F6 if I need to install any third-party or RAID drivers. I have all of my CDs from Dell, including Drivers and Utilities. Do I need to press F6 and insert this CD? Or do I just press F6 and let Windows find these drivers on the XP reinstall CD? Or do I ignore the notice to press F6?

 

When do I insert the CD for my Dell 17" flat panel monitor? 

 

Do I need to press F6 and insert any CDs to obtain drivers at this early time in the MS-Dos Setup for reinstalling Windows XP?

 

Thanking you,