XP installation doesn't recognize my SATA disk

Discussion in 'Windows XP / Older OS' started by nicksnels, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. nicksnels

    nicksnels MDL Novice

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  2. smilie1964

    smilie1964 MDL Novice

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    make a sata-driver disk. on starting setup of xp you must enter F6. now you can load the driver for sata during the installation.
     
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  3. nicksnels

    nicksnels MDL Novice

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    Thanks for the reply. Where can I find some information to make a sata-driver disk? And is it possible to put it on a CD or DVD, since the computer doesn't have a floppy? Thanks.

    Kind regards,

    Nick
     
  4. nicksnels

    nicksnels MDL Novice

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    Ok, thanks. I'm going to try that.
     
  5. phacoba

    phacoba MDL Novice

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    Thanks to any one on this side, I'll try.
     
  6. zort

    zort MDL Expert

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    Most BIOS'es have an option to change SATA controller from "Enhanced" to "Compatible" so the hard drive can be seen. (It may be called other things.)
     
  7. anon3498458

    anon3498458 MDL Novice

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    would this method therefore allow Windows XP to install on My HP G70 212 EM
     
  8. LatinMcG

    LatinMcG Bios Borker

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    make a disk = usb floppy as xp only uses floppy not plain usb storage like 7 in setup.

    or use nlite to make textmode drivers slipstreamed for your sata chipset.