[SOLVED] new install

lkal · 08-02-2009, 01:31 PM

model el1210-09. removed pre-installed windows vista. now unsuccessful in installing win xp sp1. appears i need drivers for the seagate sata HDD. am i correct? where do i go for the drivers?

**raptor_pa** · 08-02-2009, 01:49 PM

You need the drivers for your motherboard SATA controller, not for the drive. Get those from the mobo/system manufacturer

lkal · 08-03-2009, 05:14 AM

was successful in obtaining drivers from nvidia. then used nlite to add them to an installation cd. very pleased with the nlite software.

08-02-2009, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
lkal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 OS: win xp	[SOLVED] new install model el1210-09. removed pre-installed windows vista. now unsuccessful in installing win xp sp1. appears i need drivers for the seagate sata HDD. am i correct? where do i go for the drivers?

08-02-2009, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
raptor_pa Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 4,843 OS: XP	Re: new install You need the drivers for your motherboard SATA controller, not for the drive. Get those from the mobo/system manufacturer __________________

08-03-2009, 05:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
lkal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 OS: win xp	Re: new install was successful in obtaining drivers from nvidia. then used nlite to add them to an installation cd. very pleased with the nlite software.