GA-945GCMX-S2 - SATA driver for fresh Win XP install

[Gabi_G]

Hi all!

I have a Gigabyte GA-945GCMX-S2 v6.6 motherboard and I want to install a WinXP on the PC.
I have looked for a few hours for the SATA driver to integrate to the installation disc - I can't find it.

Chipset:
1. Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Express Chipset
2. Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
3. Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Ethernet controller
4. Realtek ALC888 audio codec

Link to the motherboard page on the Gigabyte web site:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2521

Appreciate your help,
Gabi.

 

[aford10]

If you have a SP2 or SP3 install disc, it will have the SATA driver on it.

 

[Gabi_G]

Thanks for your reply

I have slipstream the SP3 to the XP disc - it did not recognize the HDD. the HDD is fine, I had linux (Ubuntu) istalled on it.

Thanks!
Gabi.

 

[Gandalf]

This might help you find your Intel SATA driver...
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng

 

[aford10]

Did you check your BIOS settings? You need to enable the SATA options.