How to Load SATA Drivers in Windows XP Setup on your Dual Boot PC with Vista or Windows 7
When you install Win XP, setup can not find your Hard Drive.
1) Copy your SATA drivers to a floppy disk.
NOTE: Keep this disk in a safe place, as it will be need to use in the Recovery Console.
NOTE: You cannot use a USB flash drive for this.
2) Press F6 at the first screen.
3) When you get to the load drive screen, Press S
4) Next screen, Press Enter
5) Choose your Sata Controller. Press Enter
NOTE: For this example, I am using Promise Fastrak 376.
6) When drivers have load, press Enter
7) Continue with setup here:
A connected USB floppy disk drive does not work when you press F6 to install mass storage drivers during the Windows XP installation process