[gmantt]

Originally Posted by cicchis0

I got the SATA drivers from Intel - downloaded Intel Matrix Storage Manager and selected 82801HEM/HBM (ICH8M).

Created a Win XP CD complete with SATA drivers using nLite (see http://icrontic.com/printcontent.php?print=r&id=284 for instructions) and away you go.

You need to download XP drivers for pretty much everything, including network adaptors (I transferred files from my operational PC using a USB thumb drive). Dell web site has most of these easily available on the support part of the site, but sound was a bit tricky to find - it's at http://support.us.dell.com/support/d...&fileid=205136

Good Luck,
Soren

Sorry for bringing up an old thread but I get stuck at the second part. I've already downloaded the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. But what do I do after that?

[cicchis0]

Originally Posted by gmantt

Sorry for bringing up an old thread but I get stuck at the second part. I've already downloaded the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. But what do I do after that?

You incorporate those drivers into the Win XP installation CD (well you actually Frankenstein the drivers with your existing XP CD to create a new mega 'XP complete with SATA drivers' CD). It looks like the instructions I referred to have since been moved, but I think they are now at http://icrontic.com/articles/slipstreaming_windows_easy

I just looked at it like I was trying to teach myself speedreading, so I'm not 100% it's the same, but I think it has what you are looking for. Check it out.

[anas]

hi im new here, is there not just a cd that we can use to install xp with all the drivers?

[Hybr!d]

Hi,

Every PC is different, each needs it's own set of drivers.

[anas]

thanks dave, i was wondering should i buy the dell inspiron 1520 default with xp pro, by adding it and paying an extra £23.50, or should i get it with vista home premium then buy an xp pro sticker for £30.00 meaning i will get vista effectively for £6.50, is it worth the hassle of downgrading, etc, and if i do downgrade it myself will everything work i.e. wifi catcher media buttons etc, thanks
anas
any replies will be helpful
thanks

[techhungry]

I also want to install xp on a new sata drive but my computer is not in ahci mode. On the intel site readme for the intel matrix storage controller download it shows how to check dor ahci or raid mode and my comp only has ide controller. What do I do to change this?

[Hybr!d]

Please start a new thread for your problem.