The HP MicroServer is a compact server platform often used for home labs and small business environments. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on installation challenges, particularly with Windows 10 setup failing to detect drives. Users report that the HP BIOS requires creating an SSD as an 'array of one' before it becomes visible to the installer. Even after proper BIOS configuration, Windows setup may still show no drives, while alternative operating systems like Proxmox install successfully. Troubleshooting steps include verifying RAID settings, checking driver availability during installation, and considering virtualization workarounds. These issues are common with HP MicroServer Gen8 models and earlier.
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I am trying to install Windows on a HP Microserver Gen8. It contains 4 rust drives in the main bays, and an SSD in the optical slot. The nature of the HP BIOS is such that the SSD needs to be created as an "array of one" before it can be used, but I've done that, and set it as the primary boot...