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    asus g1s installing xp

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by thelaptopboy, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. thelaptopboy

    thelaptopboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey i am about to install xp on my asus g1s laptop with bios version 300
    i was wondering whether i have to slipstream?
    according to this article : http://asusg1s.wikidot.com/installing-windows-xp
    you can install xp on asus without installing drivers
    what i mean is just just change the bios and then insert the cd.

    or has someone tried this? please tell me detailed
     
    thelaptopboy, Feb 22, 2009
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    You can always try installing XP without slipstreaming first (you're not losing anything here :)). But from what I know, you'll need to integrate the SATA driver with an XP installation in order for it work.
     
    David, Feb 23, 2009
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    thelaptopboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    should i just configure bios to sata compatible mode? but what would happen to my C drive?
    and what about the D drive?
     
    thelaptopboy, Feb 23, 2009
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    Yes, you may be required to set your SATA config to compatible mode (at least that's what i did on some of the other Asus laptops I had).

    I would first backup all your important data from your hard drive before installing XP.
     
    David, Feb 23, 2009
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    thelaptopboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    okay thanks for your reply. but i do i have to partitio´n by disc? i dont know how to do that
     
    thelaptopboy, Feb 23, 2009
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    I don't remember exactly what the steps are, but i think you can partition your hard drive during the installation if you're starting out with a formatted drive. If not, you can always create a new partition after the installation.
     
    David, Feb 23, 2009
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