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    formatting a T60

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ZJChaser, Dec 5, 2006.

  1. ZJChaser

    ZJChaser Notebook Consultant

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    Just a quick(hopefully) question. Formatting a(few possibly) T60 to install a fresh XP copy without all of IBMs software but XP does not recognize a HD. I'm guessing because these have SATA drives? How do you install drivers without a driver floppy so XP sees the drive? Is there a Bios setting or something?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Removing the stuff you don't want seems like a better option.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 5, 2006
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    You need to change the HD setting in the BIOS to compatibility mode I believe.
     
    dietcokefiend, Dec 5, 2006
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    ZJChaser Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I figured it was something like that, I'll take a look today. Thanks.

    I would very much prefer not to remove them. I'm looking to get one clean fresh install without all the lenovo crap then ghosting the drive for a few others as well.
     
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    ZJChaser Notebook Consultant

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    I'm doing a format/reinstall right now, I'll let you know how it goes. HD in compatability mode pics it up perfectly for the install.
     
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    you just need that SATA drivers, make a CD and Press F8 during install to insert the disc or slipstream them into an XP CD.
     
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    all is well. Doing windows updates now. I'm missing a few drivers tha tI'm not sure what they are. One PCI Device and 2 Unknown Devices. I'll figure them out later. Only one Thinkvantage program for the fingerprint scanner otherwise its "Think free" finally.
     
    ZJChaser, Dec 5, 2006
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