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Dell Inspiron 3162 SATA driver for windows 7 reformat
I purchased this variant of the laptop recently.
www.ozbargain.com.au/node/261518
Basically, I can't find the SATA drivers needed for the laptop to recognise my SSD when booting from a windows 7 pro usb drive (laptop came shipped with windows 10 home)
I've been following this guide.
dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows-7/windows-7-installation/
I've followed the instructions to use legacy boot and to turn off secure boot, however I think I need the SATA drivers so it can recognise the 128GB SSD as I've been getting this prompt.
youtu.be/J_uWgOuZM-w?t=1m22s
I can't find the "intel rapid storage SATA pre-os" driver on the dell website, like this guide states here
dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/downloading-preparing-and-loading-sata-drivers/
I am not knowledgable about how the BIOs interacts with windows 7/10, and/or what legacy boot or UEFI does. I'm really just following guides
cerebrum06
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March 29th, 2017 14:00
The same problem. Anybody help us with clear install Windows 7?
I have 32Gb eMMC SSD into 11 3261 laptop.
DonRocco
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April 2nd, 2017 19:00
I too share the same problem with an Inspiron 3147. Tried installing 8.1 Pro, no go! Tried installing 7 Pro, no go. Please help!