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    Problem to install XP on sata HDD

    Maybe the topic seem exceeds but I do not have a solution after days of research and testing.

    Here's the problem:

    I have a setup with a new ASUS P5QL motherboard, SATA disk and a Q6600. If I install Linux on hdd all goes well. But if I want to install XP then problems start.

    First, if I leave Linux on the hdd, the installation CD of Windows XP does not start. The system asks me if I want to boot from the CD and I said yes ... Black screen.

    Then if I delete the linux, the installation CD wants to get started without issue. But then problem because it does not see hdd. Can you tell me why this happens?

    Yes that is why I made a XP disk from my original CD that includes SP3. This version is supposed to recognize SATA drives but does not help.

    So another solution can be put drivers on a floppy and F6 to the CD that comes read additional drivers. Yes it should still have the drivers ....

    I have a CD that came with the motherboard but nothing resembling a drivers for XP. On the ASUS site nothing and no clear link to download the SATA drivers for XP

    Then relief may be that this community can give me the solution or trails to explore.

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    Re: Problem to install XP on sata HDD

    It must boot Asus cd to create the disk drivers. Or maybe you downloaded the file from Asus. Verify that you are well AHCI in bios, it would be a shame to be in ide mode and that the problem is elsewhere.

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    Re: Problem to install XP on sata HDD

    It would be best to install xp and linux if it's a live cd. Not normally problem

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    Re: Problem to install XP on sata HDD

    It must boot Asus cd to create the disk drivers.
    Could be possible? I will try this because it is described ...

    Verify that you are well AHCI in bios, it would be a shame to be in ide mode and that the problem is elsewhere.
    AHCI because you're on the manual says the motherboard especially AHCI is not supported by XP. though I tried both

    It would be best to install xp and linux if it's a live cd. Not normally problem
    yes it is my intention, but as I say my problem is I can not install XP

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