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September 7th, 2007 15:00

Vostro 1400 Can't install xp

Hi I am trying to install windows xp home, on my vostro 1400 notebook. But when Insert the cd and click on install, the installer says "no hard drives found". I've tried downloading the sata drivers from http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R154200&SystemID=VOS_N_1400&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=11530&devlib=0& typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=41&fileid=205611 and installing them via floppy. I installed the ICH8M-E, driver which seems correct for the chipset. But just before it goes to the screen where it give you the hard drive list, the computer bluescreens. Any ideas?

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September 7th, 2007 16:00

Have a look at this thread - in particular the last answer by Dell-Bill B.

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September 13th, 2007 23:00

Great! Glad the problem is solved.

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September 13th, 2007 23:00

Thanks for your help! That works great!

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November 19th, 2007 17:00

So, did you succesfully install XP to the Vostro 1400, including the video driver? Thanks!
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