Promise 20378 is FastTrak what?

On the K8T Neo-FIS2R board, can someone please tell me what the Promise 20378 equates to for Promise FastTrak drivers?
I purchased the board from newegg on "refurb" and do not have drivers.  I spent a few frustrating hours yesterday trying to get Windows XP Pro to find my SATA drive.  I have read over the solutions on this board, so I know I can get it to work, but I lack any drivers at all.  So, if anyone can point me to both VIA and Promise drivers, I would appreciate it!  
Thank you!
Edit:  By the way, I did finally get a new PSU.  I went with the CoolMax 550W Taurus CX Silent series.  So far, very nice!
+3.3V@30A, +5V@50A, [email protected], +12V@35A, -12V@1A, [email protected]
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Originally posted by emtownsend
OH!  Thanks for the heads-up!  I won't even consider trying that one!
Hi
You can download both Via and Promise floppies from the store site at
http://www.dapford.com/downloads/MSI/msifloppys/
cheers
jocko

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