Apr 4, 2014 - The issue you are having is due to a RAID controller that isn't on. To check HP drivers you can reach ESXi console or SSH and check for drives version. Generation 8 with HP Dynamic Smart Array B120i Controller. Try a driver checking tool such as DriverIdentifier Software. As there are many drivers having the same name, we suggest you to try the Driver Tool, otherwise you can try one by on the list of available driver below. Please scroll down to find a latest utilities and drivers for your HP Dynamic Smart Array B120i SATA RAID Controller driver. Unable to install Windows Server. Loaded the driver HP Dynamic Smart Array B120i/B320i SATA RAID Controller. (the one containing the RAID controller driver). Connecting my other USB flash drive post-boot worked absolutely fine. This is what I unknowingly did in attempt #1.
Scan performed on 4/26/2017, Computer: HP HP Compaq dc5100 SFF - Windows 7 64 bit
Outdated or Corrupted drivers:11/21
Smart Array B120i Raid Controller Driver Windows 10
Smart Array B120i Raid Controller Driver Windows 7
| Device/Driver | Status | Status Description | Updated By Scanner |
| Motherboards | |||
| Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series PCI Express Root Port #8 - 8C1E | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Mice And Touchpads | |||
| Microsoft Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Web | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| Usb Devices | |||
| Hewlett-Packard HP Photosmart C4700 | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Hewlett-Packard HP Officejet 6500 E710n-z (REST) | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| Samsung benji (SPH | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Sound Cards And Media Devices | |||
| AVerMedia AVerMedia H789 PCI-E Hybrid DVB-T | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| YUAN High-Tech Development Multimedia Controller | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| YUAN High-Tech Development T507 TV Tuner Card | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| Network Cards | |||
| Realtek Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC | Outdated | ||
| Keyboards | |||
| Microsoft Keyboard Device Filter | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Hard Disk Controller | |||
| VIA VIA Serial ATA Controller - 3149 | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| Others | |||
| Nokia Nokia 5230 USB LCIF | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| Nokia Nokia E52 USB Phonet | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Texas Instruments Texas Instruments PCI-4520 CardBus Controller | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| Creaform NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Cameras, Webcams And Scanners | |||
| Canon Canon MG5300 series | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Video Cards | |||
| NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M | Corrupted By Hp Smart Array B110i Sata Raid Controller | ||
| Input Devices | |||
| Microsoft HID Non-User Input Data Filter (KB 911895) | Outdated | ||
| Port Devices | |||
| LG LGE Bluetooth TransPort (COM5) | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Monitors | |||
| Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024x768) | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Mobile Phones And Portable Devices | |||
| Acer NOKIA | Outdated | ||