How to Install XP with P5K-E?

[slim142]

Hi

I have this P5K-E which will only install XP with SATA options set to IDE-Compatible. Whenever I select ACHI or RAID windows CD wont load or it will BSoD in installation. Also happens with IDE-Enhanced mode.

What do I have to do to install windows XP in AHCI mode? I dont want to slow down my SATA drives in IDE mode.

Sorry for this newbish, Im new to Intel chipsets, NVIDIA chipsets never caused me problems.

 

[eaglesfan]

From recollection...

IN order to install as a raid, not only do you have to make a windows boot disk, but there is a separate disk you have to create as well.


Check out the manual, but it clearly states the path you need to take to install XP. I had the same problems for alittle bit, but the manual, and some Newegg reviews were able to help me.

 

[runswindows95]

You need a floppy disk with the RAID and/or SATA drivers on it in order for XP to install. When you boot into the XP CD, it will have a message saying hit F6 to install RAID driver.

 

[slim142]

Ok so after making the Intel SATA drivers diskette, I can select AHCI in BIOS and then in XP installation press F6 then load those drivers right?