Installing a new ssd with win xp on my cf19 - ssd not recognized

Hi all, i received my cf19 (mk1) and i'd like to do a clean install with win xp on my samsung ssd (470 series)

I installed the ssd (in the bios boot sequence i see this)
i connected a external cd with xp install cd

the procedure start but after some minutes i see a blue screen with:
***STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF78D2524,0xC0000034,0x00000000,0x00000000)

After a google search i found this:
1) Installing XP: ***STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF78D2524,0xC0000034,0x00000000,0x00000000)? - Cyber Tech Help Support Forums
Is this a solution?

I have a bios V1.00L14 but i can not find the sata section or the hdd section where to change AHCI/ATA configuration.

I searched for a new bios but i found only this on panasonic site:
"BIOS V1.00L16 / EC V1.00L11 (Feb‚ 2008)"
but there is this note:
"This is the BIOS update for CF-19(mk1) Windows XP Downgrade Model only"


any solution ?

you think could be a solution to find a ssd driver like when i install xp on a raid machine ?
start installation, press f6 for install raid hdd driver and go... ????

 

I just tried also with installing the SATA AHCI driver when windows prompt for hdd driver but with no lucky.
This is the link i found where to download the ahci driver: Official Support Download Center of the Drivers, Manuals and FAQs | TOUGHBOOK | Panasonic

 

I tried another driver found in this forum and not for a cf19 mk1 but for a cf19 mk3 (here the link Official Support Download Center of the Drivers, Manuals and FAQs | TOUGHBOOK | Panasonic) and selecting ich7 m in the list the procedure of installing xp on my ssd started succesfully !
(strange things...)

 

If it's like my CF-30 you will not find it ( AHCI/ATA configuration) . When I installed W7 or Vista I had to update my BIOS to the newer one. If I was to go back to XP then I would have to down grade my BIOS...the same as you. There is 2 BIOS upgrades for yours. Read below....also what OS was installed when you got your 19, W7 , Vista or XP ??

 

Thank you, i was asking this because i have a V1.00L14 and no one of the two procedure was for the upgrade i need (V1.00L14 --> V1.00L16) but i only found the xp --> vista end "viceversa"

I solved this morning with the driver i mentioned one post ago. Now i am setting up all the driver i need, i think i need to surf the web and this forum long to find all the answer i need also for this.

Thank you

 

No problem at all

 

I just read your PM but i have a SSD with Seven and dont test with XP .

So for XP i cant help you, but its possible that i read to make a backup of normal hard drive and restor on ssd , its not good for me but work .

See you

 

There are some extra tweaking that you are gonna want to do if you are running XP on a SSD. Do some google searches and you will find them. The XP OS does not handle or perform some of the functions that a SSD needs. TRIM is the 1st one that comes to mind. Does your SSD have built in Garbage Collection? What SSD is it?

On a side note. Don't you find it kind of wierd that Panasonic hardly ever releases BIOS updates? On every other computer I have ever owned there is always a BIOS update every now and then. It does not matter that it's a Toughbook, the internals are mostly the same, the different brands of BIOS manufactures that they use are used by alot of other laptop makers as well.

 

Thank you all for help and support!

@Toyo, my ssd is a 470series from samsung, 128gb.
As soon as i will find some time i will check the trim and the garbage collection function on my xp.
Could be possible the ndd has internal trim and garbage collection function?

i found this: LINK

 

That's a great SSD, I have one myself. It will handle all the TRIM and stuff but I just can't remember what the deal is with XP. Go to The SSD Review | The Worlds Dedicated SSD Resource and Review Site. and do alot of reading! It's a great website and Les knows what he's talking about.

 

I totally forgot about the Samsung Magician Software. It will take care of all that for you. No worries my friend, your good to go!

 

I agree with you that it is a great site, Les and the guys helped me out on which one to buy and the setup of it. The guide helped me cut at least 12 seconds off my startup time...about 30 seconds to windows

 

Cool!
Out of curiosity at what point do you start your timing? I have always started my times at the Press F2 To Enter Setup. I stop my timing when I am connected to my WiFi. I know that sounds crazy, but they both seem to be a pretty good consistant spot. The best that I have ever gotten a SSD down to is 19 seconds on my MK2 running a Patriot SSD. My MK3 with the Samsung is 30 seconds 99% of the time I ever check it.

 

Toyo, only one question, for your experience, i need some other things other then install xp with the right controller driver and run sometimes the magician performance optimization ?

thank you

 

What is it that you need? Did I miss it in the post? If not, ask away I will help in anyway I can!

 

I think my english is so poor i am not able to explain my request
i'd like to know if my procedure to install win XP from a restore disk is ok and the only thing i need to mantain my ssd in good condition is to execute sometimes the performance optimization in the magician sw.

 

Yes, if that is the correct restore disc for your model. Be sure to search all the different Panasonic Support sites for any driver updates. You can also install and run the Intel Driver Update Utility to see if they have any. I would not install one of the Video driver's if they provide one for you. It will create problems with the Fn & Hotkey functions. I am sure you will see a newer driver from Intel for your wireless, those type of drivers you can update. Just always keep checking FN F1 &F2 keys to make sure they work properly.

Once you get all that installed let me know. I have some other programs that will really help as well. First things first.

You need to check the FW version on the SSD as soon as you can. The latest version is AXM09B1Q. This latest FW update is non destructive finally. Don't believe whatever you read on the internet, besides me of course it is not destructive. It used to be that way before.

Good luck, let me know if you need anything at all.

 

Slightly off topic!
I am new to the toughbook scene and have a cf-19f mk2 with the original 120gb drive and the 7500 processor.
am interested in converting to 128gb SSD.
question one is what do i need to look for in a ssd, does it need to sata, dual voltage, 1.8", 2.5" and do I need a conversion cable to fit it. It looks to easy to just get a sata 2.5" on flea bay and stick it in my caddy??
Question two is whats the best option for an internal GPS, I am happy to install myself and would prefer it to be all inside the case of the toughbook?
Thanks for your help in advance.
Peter

 

A regular 2.5" sata drive is all you need. No dual voltage or conversion cables.

 

Welcome to the Toughbook Forum...it's all down hill now for you...soon you will be as nuts as we are :wub: :laugh:
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thanks for the heads up on the ssd's I have ordered a 320 intel
it does seem that these Toughbooks get into your blood, I seem to be quite attached to my cf-19! Its my first toughy after killing three normal office laptops.
My work is out in the bush and any time I have off is spent on my yacht where the CF-19 will be storing and displaying my charts.
I posted the same question on another thread as I could not find this one so ignore the other question..
how can I get an email response when a thread I have commented on gets a reply?
regards
peter

 

Its in your user control panel (user cp) under options

 

done, thanks

 

well this is way off topic but can can someone tell me how to efficiently search this forum?
I want to know where to get a good price on a high capacity battery for my cf-19, also interested in an external charger to charge my spare!
When I search the forum for "cf-19 best battery" it produces 14000 possible answers!

 

Well, there is only one thread out of all those hits worth looking at
http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/559170-refurbishing-cf-19chbaxbm.html

The cf-19 batterys seem to last a long time , I had 3+ hours usage on the two that I had after years of use

Buy a new original CF-VZSU48U ,as these are still in production

 

Welcome to the forum!
While there is alot of good info here, the forum's built-in search engine is totally useless. A much better alternative (thanks to member Ohlip) is to go to Goggle and type: "TEST site:forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic" (deleting the " marks and replacing TEST with whatever string you are searching for).
Hope this helps.
Brian

 

Try this search...replace the work test with what you are looking for http://tinyurl.com/23xmnu4
and the search for the cf-19 best battery got about 3740 hits...have fun
cf-19 best battery site:forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic - Google Search

I keep this search right on my desk top, its the best