Can I install Windows XP on AHCI mode?
If you have SATA disk attached to disk controller in AHCI mode, you need special driver from motherboard vendor in order to make it work in Windows XP. If you are using ATA disk or your SATA contoller is in ATA-compatible mode, then you don’t need any special driver — Windows XP already includes one.
Does Windows XP support SATA?
First “Windows XP” doesn’t natively support SATA but only the IDE. We must therefore provide the driver to use your SATA hard drive. Otherwise, this error will appear before the installation of Windows XP : Setup did not find any hard disk drive installed in your computer.
Can I install Windows XP on Core i5 processor?
On a system like yours, you could install xp, vista, 7, pretty much any OS. and check for Windows XP drivers for your specific computer model number or motherboard. Note: If there are no XP drivers listed then your computer may not support Windows XP.
Does Windows XP support SATA 3?
Honorable. Nope, even if you want to make only 1 partition you have to make it on the Windows 7 system (or booted from a Windows 7 install disc) for it to be properly aligned.
Is the AHCI driver native to Windows XP?
AHCI drivers are not native to an off the shelf Windows XP installation CD. Dell computers that have SATA drives and are ordered with Windows XP are usually shipped with an installation CD that has had the SATA/AHCI drivers incorporated into them.
Can you change BIOS from ATA to AHCI on XP?
After you complete the XP install with BIOS set to ATA, you should be able to re-run BIOS setup again and change the setting back to AHCI. 09-18-2009 03:36 PM only if you go to the drivers and download page and download and install the SATA drivers large file..that has been my experience..
How to install nLite drivers on Windows XP?
Download and install nLite. nLite is a free program which allows you to integrate software and drivers into a Windows installation source. Use a search engine to locate nLite v1.4.9.1 or download the installer from the following location: http://www.nliteos.com/download.html Insert your Windows XP CD and cancel the AutoPlay menu if it comes up.
How are SATA drivers integrated into Windows XP?
This means that in most cases, if you choose to run Windows XP on your new laptop, you must integrate your SATA controller’s drivers into your Windows XP installation CD or else the installer will never see your hard drive. This integration process is called slipstreaming.