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    Compaq V3345TU's SATA

    Discussion in 'HP' started by warhammer, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. warhammer

    warhammer Newbie

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    hi guys,

    i need some help..

    just bought another compaq v3345tu.
    want to downgraded the os to XP.
    however during setup then i realise,
    it require SATA raid controller.
    but i search through their support, found nil..

    any guys able to help me locate which sata is require to setup?

    thanks alot.
     
    warhammer, Jul 23, 2007
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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Get the Sata drivers from Intel

    http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-015001.htm

    If you dont know what chipset you have use the Identify Your Intel® Chipset(i think you have Mobile Intel® 945 Chipset family)

    Then put them on a Floppy or find a way to slipstream them with you xp disk(you might want to put SP2 on there to if you havent already)


    Alternatively, you could disable "AHCI" in the BIOS to allow the installtion of XP
     
    Kdawgca, Jul 24, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    miner, Jul 24, 2007
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  4. warhammer

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    hey guys,

    thanks for d help.
     
    warhammer, Jul 24, 2007
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