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hi,
i try to install win xp sp2 . i have P4M800PRO-G7 and sata hard disk ... my hard disk is not recognize and the installation failed .
when can i find a driver for my hard disk.

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Brief expert summary for this thread: Windows XP’s installer does not include many modern SATA/AHCI/RAID drivers, so a SATA disk attached to a board such as the Genx P4M800PRO-G7 can be invisible during setup. As pointed out, a proper storage driver is needed. ’s BIOS suggestion is on the right track but needs clarification: completely disabling the SATA controller will hide the drive; switching the controller from AHCI/RAID to an IDE/Compatibility (sometimes labeled “Legacy” or “ATA”) mode makes the disk visible to XP’s built‑in driver without adding files.

Practical approaches that work long-term: (1) Use the vendor’s XP-era SATA/RAID driver during setup (the classic “F6” floppy method requires floppy support or BIOS USB‑floppy emulation). (2) Integrate (slipstream) the correct driver into a new XP installation ISO using a tool that injects the driver INF/SYS/CAT files — this avoids needing a floppy. (3) Install XP with the controller in IDE/Compatibility mode, then install the official chipset/SATA driver from the motherboard support CD or manufacturer site while running Windows; after the driver is present, the controller can be switched back to AHCI if AHCI features are required.

How to get the right files: check the Genx support page and the SATA/chipset vendor for a Windows XP driver package. If the package is a self-extracting EXE, extract it on another PC (archive tools like 7‑Zip often reveal the INF/SYS/CAT set) and use those files for slipstreaming or an F6 floppy image. Match the driver to the exact OS bitness (XP 32‑bit vs 64‑bit) and the controller mode (AHCI vs RAID).

Cautions and troubleshooting: do not disable SATA if the target disk is connected; back up data before changing BIOS modes; try different SATA ports/cables and check power. If the installer still fails to see the disk after trying the above, a BIOS update or the exact driver package from the board/vendor support page is usually the missing piece.

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Member Avatar for Rik_

That is because SATA did not exist when XP was written.
You need to search for a SATA driver for your motherboard.

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hi,
i try to install win xp sp2 . i have P4M800PRO-G7 and sata hard disk ... my hard disk is not recognize and the installation failed .
when can i find a driver for my hard disk.

- goto bios setup
- dissable sata
- save and exit setup
- try installing XP

it will work...

if u want to enable sata u need to install sata driver by pressin F6 at the begining of windows setup. for this u might need a floppy drive.. just try dissabling sata.. if its not workin, let me know...

Member Avatar for Rik_

If the OP is trying to install onto a SATA drive then disabeling SATA in the bios will not work.

Member Avatar for clubinfo

- goto bios setup
- dissable sata
- save and exit setup
- try installing XP

it will work...

if u want to enable sata u need to install sata driver by pressin F6 at the begining of windows setup. for this u might need a floppy drive.. just try dissabling sata.. if its not workin, let me know...

hi again,
if i disable a Sata then it will be like i have IDE hard disk ? i dont want to do that . i dont find the driver yet i' ll search again.....can u tell me where can i find it?? my mother board is genx P4M800PRO-G7
thx :icon_wink:

Member Avatar for Rik_

Did the motherboard not come with a drivers cd?

Member Avatar for clubinfo

Did the motherboard not come with a drivers cd?

I have a motherboard cd ...i'll search there
thank u very much :cool:

Member Avatar for sajif

hi again,
if i disable a Sata then it will be like i have IDE hard disk ? i dont want to do that . i dont find the driver yet i' ll search again.....can u tell me where can i find it?? my mother board is genx P4M800PRO-G7
thx :icon_wink:

check these links bro...
http://www.sioloon.com/computer-zone-f10/how-to-slipstream-sata-drivers-into-xp-cd-t12351.htm

hope this might be helpful..

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