MSI FM2-A55M-E33 - Manual (Page 34)

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iNStALL WiNdoWS Xp NotES
this section describes how to install Windows Xp with idE or AhCi mode.
installing Windows Xp with idE Mode
you will fail and encounter a blue screen while installing Windows Xp, because it
is not natively supported to be installed in the storage device with AhCi mode. if
you still prefer to install Windows Xp as the operating system, please change the
BioS item as below.
refer to BioS SEtup chapter to access BioS.
Go to SEttiNGS → integrated peripherals → SAtA Mode. .
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Set the SAtA Mode to idE mode.
Go to SEttiNGS → Save & Exit → Save changes and reboot.
install the Windows Xp operating system.
installing Windows Xp with AhCi Mode
if you prefer to install Windows Xp as the operating system with AhCi mode,
please prepare AhCi drivers for Windows Xp in advanced.
Creating an AhCi driver disc
please follow the instruction below to make an “AhCi driver” for yourself.
insert the MSi dVd into the dVd-roM drive.
Click the “Browse Cd” on the Setup screen.
Copy all the contents from \\ChipSet\AMd\packages\drivers\SBdrv_for_hud-
son\SB9xx\AhCi\Xp to a formatted floppy diskette.
the driver diskette is done.
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