how to install win xp on Asus X42JE notebook

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I have a Asus X42JE notebook with windows 7 ultimate 32 bit installed. How can I install windows xp pro on it, xp is not detecting the hard disk?
 

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Is it a SATA drive?
 

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Packard Bell MH36-U300
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
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Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T3400 @ 2.16GHz
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2GB DDR2
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Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset
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320GB Western Digital
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Notebook
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Hello anos4a2, welcome to Seven Forums!



Here is an excellent idea from Greg that may be what you need and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

gregrocker said:
The error is likely due to the XP CD needs SATA controller inserted at the F6 prompt during the initial driver loading phase. But you need a floppy drive to do this or else you have to slipstream the driver in using this process:

SATA Drivers - Slipstream into Windows XP CD


The error can also be because the SATA controller driver in BIOS is set to AHCI meaning an AHCI driver is needed if available. So check that setting in BIOS setup. But you can't now change the setting to IDE mode because Win7 won't start.
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W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
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ASUS P5Q Pro
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8GB Dominator 8500C5D
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ATI : XFX 5870
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Realtek HD Audio 7-1
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1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
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Corsair 620HX
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Cooler Master RC-690
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Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
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Microsoft 500
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Razer Diamondback 3G
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14 Mb/s
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1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
Xp doesn't work on some newer models. You could always install windows Xp VIA virtual machine which works great! There's a couple of free ones out there!
 

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The reason XP "doesn't work on some newer models" is due to the newer SATA HD controller drivers not being in the ancient XP installer.

You'll need to insert them at F6 drivers prompt if you have a floppy drive, or slipstream them into the XP installer: SATA Drivers - Slipstream into Windows XP CD
 
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