Hello there, i am trying to install windows xp home edition, with sp 2 on new hard drive, as current is about to fail soon, but when i try to run windows xp install disc, after it is done with. How to add sata drivers to a windows xp installation disc youtube. However, most desktop computers and all laptops dont come with a floppy drive these days, and what makes it worse is you cannot use anything else such as a usb stick to put the drivers. Aug 19, 2005 installing sata drivers pre xp installation posted in hardware, components and peripherals. Im able to arrive at the installation phase, but it doesnt find the partition ive created for winxp, and ive readed online that i need to install the sata drivers ahci o. Install windows xp from a usb flash drive with easy2boot. Install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6, installation guides, windows sata. I have a five years old compaq 6820s laptop which, like any laptop that respects itself, ships with a intel ich8m chipset i. Those same early sata controllers may only support sata 1. Install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6 june 3. Press enter to continue the windows xp installation.
Xp setup to use a usb flash drive for sata drivers by levybj years ago how can windows xp setup f6 use a usb flash drive instead of a floppy drive to find drivers for a sata hard drive. Note press f6 during windows setup to read from floppy. How can windows xp setup f6 use a usb flash drive instead of a floppy drive to find drivers for a sata hard drive. Ich10r sata ahci controller xp driver install i have the following configuration. Hp notebook pcs how to add serial ata sata drives to a. How can windows xp setupf6 use a usb flash drive instead of a floppy drive to find drivers for a sata hard drive. When i try to install xp, i can go through the f6 process and select a driver, but. Download a floppy sata raid driver, extract it to floppy disk and then when installing xp, you need to press f6 at the specified time to install the driver. Installing windows xp with f6 ahciraid drivers from usb only. How can i install the sata drivers without a floppy disk.
In order to install windows xp at least on a sata drive whose controller is not included by default on the xp installation media, you have to press f6 key once the installation sequence starts in order to load any 3rd party sata raid driver. How to install windows xp with builtin f6 floppy drivers for ahciraid disk using. Usb emulating floppy for f6 driver install windows 2kxp. Recently we found a workaround that can enable you to install the sata drivers from a usb flash drive after pressing f6, but this solution is known to be not 100 %. Usb emulating floppy for f6 driver install posted in windows 2kxp2003. The complete microsoft windows xp installation process is not documented in this section. Press the esc key to exit the bios setup utility and reboot the workstation using the windows xp installation media. Sata controller is in ahciraid mode, so you need to use f6. Hp notebook pcs how to add serial ata sata drives to a windows installation this document describes installing native serial ata sata drives on a computer that is using windows vista. Cannot install on sata drive, f6 wont work techspot forums. Insert the windows xp installation cd into the optical cddvd drive.
Windows xp install cd never gained the ability to install directly onto this sata, ahci and raid enabled storage controllers. This step by step tutorials guides you through creating your own custom windows. Ich10r sata ahci controller xp driver install dell. May 26, 20 installing xp from a bootable flash drive. Feb 28, 2010 sata drivers load in windows system image recovery how to load sata drivers in windows system image recovery this will show you how to load the sata drivers in system image recovery in windows 7. Install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6 rockmanx. Sata driver load in windows 7 or vista setup windows 7. Dec 19, 2017 depending on the version of windows, you may have overlooked the option to press f6 to install the sata driver early in the installation process. Installing xp from a bootable flash drive windows xp home. You might need to enter the system bios and set the usb emulation mode to floppy. Install raid from usb flash drive before os installation i will be installing raid on my boot drive and will be using w7 hp. Intel softpaqs do not extract well so no way to get indiv. Sata controller is in ahciraid mode, so you need to use f6 floppy disk supplied by hardware vendor.
If the ssd is not displayed, click the load driver option. Install raid from usb flash drive before os installation. When i press the f6 key during a windows xp pro installation follow by pressing the s specify additional device key, the installation program reads the external usb floppy drive and allow me to choose the appropriate sata ahci driver. On starting the xp installation, i hit f6 and select the correct controller from the list. You need to install windows xp or windows 2003 server onto pc or server without floppy drive.
I have been asked by a collegue to assist him and post his problem in this forum. Xp setup to use a usb flash drive for sata drivers techrepublic. How to install xp pro drivers from usb no floppy super user. A connected usb floppy disk drive does not work when you press f6 to install mass storage drivers during the windows xp installation process. Compaq presario a938ca 320 gb drive 3 gb system memory dvdrw drive what i need is this. Installing windows xp with f6 ahciraid drivers from dvd. Ich10r sata ahci controller xp driver install dell community. Intel ich10r sata ahci controller for sata, intel ich10r sata raid controller for raid, or lsi sas. To install windows xp with native sata driver, perform the following steps. Since you dont have a floppy on this computer, and windows xp wont look for the file anywhere else, you will need to learn how to slipstream the file into a windows xp installation cd. I changed the bios settings from ahci to ata and installed the xp without any problems but now i dont want to install the sata drivers, and i just wanna leave it on ata since its running perfectly ok. For some reason, you dont want to use nlite to prepare windows xp2003 installation cd with integrated drivers, and you want to install from original, unmodified installation disc. Installing xp from a bootable flash drive windows xp. The sata controller driver can usually be found on the cd or website of the system, motherboard or sata controller card manufacturer.
If you have a windows xp install iso file and a usb flash drive or usb hard. How to load sata drivers from usb internal hardware. Actually you will see these kinds of warning messages refer to the following picture twice during windows xp installation. Dec 18, 2012 do you ever wondered how to install windows xp on sata without a floppy drive these days i have met a new challenge regarding the windows os install. When press f6 if you need to install a thirdparty scsi or raid driver. Install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6 my nix. You can leave it as raid autodetectata without the sata driver, but you wont have the benefits of intels storage management technology. Hey wayne, thanks for your brilliant advice, i followed what u wrote and i managed to load windows xp sp3 on my dell 960. After the initial setup, check for driver updates from the os or controller manufacturer. Preos windows xp 32bit driver for intel c600 scu controller. Id be grateful for any assistance anyone may be able to provide. Feb 22, 2007 install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6 no floppy. Well with these newer dells you have the option to go in to the. The chart below shows the circumstances in which you must use the f6 installation method during an operating system installation.
Raid driver is required for installing windows xp on a. Intel ahci f6 driver for windows xp32 restart required. Trouble is, my xp install disk wont recognise the sata drives. Windows setup gui mode will run and you can complete the installation of windows xp after it reboots. Get the latest driver please enter your product details to view the latest driver information for your system. Jun 23, 2009 usb drivebased sata driverboot disk setup posted in microsoft windows. Since the chenbro case does not have space for a floppy drive and the. No floppy drive for f6 install of raid driver intel.
Installing sata drivers pre xp installation posted in hardware, components and peripherals. How to load sata drivers in windows xp setup on your dual boot pc with vista or windows 7 when you install win xp, setup can not find your hard drive. Hello, i am wondering how i can use a usb 32mb small drive in lieu of the floppy drive for a f6 windows xp raid driver install. The additional controller driver is the sata controller driver. After the os installation is complete, install the nvidia graphics and realtek audio drivers described in to install the nvidia graphics and realtek audio drivers. Keep this disk in a safe place, as it will be need to use in the recovery console. I have the sata controller drivers and have made the relevant floppy disk. When working with old technology, you need to have the proper tools to do the job. Note after installing the operating system, if your system keeps rebooting automatically, refer to the following recommended solutions. Here are 2 ways to integrate the sata drivers into your windows xp cd allowing installation without the need of a floppy drive. Press the f6 key when you see the message press f6 if you need to install a sataraid driver.
On a side note, windows vista business 64bit is installed to the other partition on that drive. Intel ich9mem sata ahci driver which is correct for my personal laptop. I had to install it from within 32bit xp home, though. If you are goinig to install winxp on a laptop, the best way is to embed the sata driver in your windows cd. Windows xp pro sp2 fares a little better with sata drivers, but here is what can be done in cases where the driver is not recognized. If the sata controller is recognized during setup without special drivers, then you can complete the installation. How to add sata drivers to a windows xp installation disc. For example, if you need to install windows xp because its an old hardware uncapable of running something better, and you need to install operating system to the sata hdd in ahci mode or to the raid controller with appropriate f6 floppy drivers, but you have. Unable to install the ahci or raid driver using the f6 installation procedure because the system does not have a floppy drive. For instance, you could have a bootable usb hard disk which could be used to automatically install with all drivers and applications a netbook, a dell. Recently we found a workaround that can enable you to install the sata drivers from a usb flash drive after pressing f6, but this solution is known to be not 100%. Disable the nativesata in the bios if the bios provides an option to disable the nativesata configuration in the bios, do the following steps.
Help making a usbdrive boot disk with sata drivers, so i can actually access my install media. How to add sata drivers to a windows xp installation disc darkest power. Recover your windows operating system with the automated system recovery function. When performing a new installation of windows from cd of windows xp or 2000, you will be prompted to push the f6 key to install additional controller drivers. We have just purchased 20 new fujitsu siemens s7020 laptops. Computers built for windows xp use nativeati technology to control hard drives, while windows vista uses native serial ata sata technology. When you try to reimage in windows 7, reimage can not find your backup hard drive. Where can i find the correct driver to include on the slipstreamed cd. How to fix it use one of these methods to resolve the issue. Ive got a brand new ms vista acer, which i need to downgrade or is that upgrade. Install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6, installation guides, windows sata controllers tagged.
F6 installation method for intel rapid storage technology. Want to load sataraid driver through usb external floppy. What if we add the driver by ourselves before installing windows. Where can i find windows drivers for my solid state drive.
Create custom windows xp cd with sata drivers proposed solution. Youre trying to install windows professional 2000, server 2000, xp or. Install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6 my nix world. Ich9m sata xp driver with your help i finally managed to install xp on a toshiba tecra a10 laptop as this article explains it, it boils down to the lifespan of the drive. If the shiny new sata drive isnt showing up in your dusty old p4 box, check the board manufacturers site for an f6 driver. Hi all, im trying to install windows xp to a secondary partition on my computer with windows 10 on the primary partition. Usb drivebased sata driverboot disk setup microsoft windows. Thats fine as long you wont install windows or you have a floppy. Dec 10, 2010 sata drivers are often missing from the windows xp cd, especially for more recent pcs with newer hardware that wasnt around when windows xp was developed. Unable to install the ahci or raid driver using the f6 installation procedure. So i need to install the raid driver before the os installation. Install windows xp on dell optiplex 755 760 960 without ahci sata driver.
Once raid is set up and you go through the f6 raid driver procedure, the installation of windows xp should continue normally. Usb drivebased sata driverboot disk setup microsoft. Depending on the version of windows, you may have overlooked the option to press f6 to install the sata driver early in the installation process. Install windows xp from an iso on a usb drive onto a sata hard. Do you ever wondered how to install windows xp on sata without a floppy drive these days i have met a new challenge regarding the windows os install. Install windows xp on sata without a floppy f6 no floppy. Information on how to use the f6 installation method if your system does not have. You can use both firadisk and winvblock and an oem disk driver, press f6 at the start of xp setup and then load all the drivers listed. Mar 10, 2005 cannot install on sata drive, f6 wont work. Sata drivers load in windows xp setup on dual boot. How to load sata drivers from usb posted in internal hardware. When i press the f6 key during a windows xp pro installation follow by pressing the s specify additional device key, the installation program reads the external usb floppy drive and allow me to choose the appropriate sataahci driver. Install windows xp on dell optiplex 755 760 960 without. Dec 21, 20 how to add sata drivers to a windows xp installation disc darkest power.
Where can i find windows drivers for my sata drive. It requires a xp cdrom,an usb flash drive,an working windows instance. I need help to reinstall winxp pro, sp2 on my laptop. If you have a system which uses a sata ahci hdd controller, also add that driver too if it is present. Amd sata raidahci driver preinstall driver, press f6 during windows setup to read from floppy os. This step by step tutorials guides you through creating your own custom windows xp setup bootable cd with the sata drivers you need. Raid driver is required for installing windows xp on a sata. Nov 07, 2012 installing windows xp on a serial ata hard drive is not an easy task, because the system does not recognize sata drivers at startup. Disable the native sata in the bios if the bios provides an option to disable the native sata configuration in the bios, do the following steps. Chapter 6 installing windows xp sun ultra 27 workstation. Usb drivebased sata driverboot disk setup posted in microsoft windows. Sometimes installing windows can be a truly challenging problem.
If your vendor provides selfextracting archive in the form of exe file only. We have a driver problem strictly because the sata driver we need does not come embedded in the windows xp installation package. Intel ahci f6 driver for windows xp32 driver details. Installing sata drivers pre xp installation hardware. Now go through the normal xp install options there is normally no need to press the f6 key. If you are going to install winxp on a desktop, you can give the sata driver by means of a floppy when installing wizard ask you press f6 if you need to install a third party scsi or raid driver. Sata drivers are often missing from the windows xp cd, especially for more recent pcs with newer hardware that wasnt around when windows xp was developed. For some reason, you dont want to use nlite to prepare windows xp 2003 installation cd with integrated drivers, and you want to install from original, unmodified installation disc. How do i get xp to install sata drivers for the disk, and.
Windows xp still requires drivers for some early sata controllers even if you set them to ide mode. The f6 installation method allows you to install a thirdparty mass storage driver during windows setup. And since most computers dont ship with a floppy and wont recognize a flash driver when installing xp your only option is to slipstream the driver on to the windows xp cd to make it boot the pc. See here for a list of ahci drivers included with the f6 xp install process used in e2b.
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