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    Return to Normal ATA from AHCI mode in XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by coolink, Mar 24, 2008.

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    I installed XP with Normal ATA enabled in Bios, installed the AHCI driver and changed to AHCI in Bios. It worked, but now I want o return to use the Normal ATA mode. How can I make it work again? I tried to install the old ATA driver instead the AHCI one and changed to Normal ATA in bios but I have a BSOD when entering Windows.
     
    coolink, Mar 24, 2008
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    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Why use ATA? The AHCI is better and newer.
     
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    But I think it is causing BSOD. I would like to try Normal ATA mode to see if this 8E BSOD disappear.
     
    coolink, Mar 25, 2008
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    . ur full specs?
    . run a memtest?
    . run scandisk?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 25, 2008
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    Dell D630 965GM chipset and T7100 processor (2GB Ram 2x1GB), 120GB seagate.

    Ran memtest for more than 8 passes and 0 errors. Ran prime95 for more than 8 hours and 0 errors.

    All latest drivers and firmware updates installed...
     
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    You may need to do a clean install.

    Here's what you should do...

    1) Download Intel Matrix Storage Driver from Dell and save it to a flash drive or external HDD.
    2) Boot from Vista OS disc.
    3) On the screen where it asks what partition you want to install Vista on, there should be an option to "Install Drivers".
    4) Select that option, and point to the location where you saved the Intel Matrix Storage Driver.
    5) Follow the rest and it should help!

    I hope this works for you!
     
    Matt is Pro, Mar 25, 2008
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    My system is XP PRO SP2 not Vista...
     
    coolink, Mar 25, 2008
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    try this:
    . in ur boot up file
    . /noExecute= AlwaysOFF

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 25, 2008
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    Yeah, my bad. :eek:
     
    Matt is Pro, Mar 25, 2008
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