1st Post.. 1st time building PC - xp error msg
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kpiela
, May 12 2008 02:37 PM
#1
Posted 12 May 2008 - 02:37 PM
#2
Posted 12 May 2008 - 08:46 PM
Hi kpiela, welcome to G2G.
Are you using a SATA drive? If so, maybe you need to load the SATA driver from a diskette when you see the "Press F6" prompt?
Google has lots of info on this. I found this article which is pretty specific: http://www.alexnolan...stallxpsata.htm
Are you using a SATA drive? If so, maybe you need to load the SATA driver from a diskette when you see the "Press F6" prompt?
Google has lots of info on this. I found this article which is pretty specific: http://www.alexnolan...stallxpsata.htm
#3
Posted 12 May 2008 - 08:52 PM
Thanks for the reply. I am using SATA... I was thinking perhaps I've got them connected incorrectly. I will give that link a go.
#4
Posted 13 May 2008 - 01:22 AM
I had the same problem with my laptop.
I have a SATA hard drive and for me it was really hard getting the drivers loaded because I don't have a floppy drive.
If you feel comfortable with it you can also slipstream your SATA drivers onto a Slipstreamed XP disk.
You might want to take a look at this article.
http://maxeasyguide....llation-cd.html
Regards,
Olrik
I have a SATA hard drive and for me it was really hard getting the drivers loaded because I don't have a floppy drive.
If you feel comfortable with it you can also slipstream your SATA drivers onto a Slipstreamed XP disk.
You might want to take a look at this article.
http://maxeasyguide....llation-cd.html
Regards,
Olrik
#5
Posted 13 May 2008 - 07:43 AM
Make sure your hard disk is connected correctly. Use SATA connection no.1 on the motherboard and make sure that the cable is well secured. Sata connections are flimsy, easily disconnect or crack. Make sure that your hard disk is identified in the BIOS and set it to be second priority boot device (first device should be the CD drive). Consult the motherboard user manual if necessary.
Modern motherboards and hard disks do not need any SATA drivers. The needed support is already available in the BIOS and windows.
Modern motherboards and hard disks do not need any SATA drivers. The needed support is already available in the BIOS and windows.
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