Dell XPS 710 SATA Drivers for WD3200KSRTL BLUE SCREEN XP INSTALL

Here is a link to the driver download page specific for the XPS 710:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=XPS_710&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=

Also, I had a previously loaded OS on this computer (Vista), which worked just fine. I got a new hard drive and I wish to install XP to avoid headaches. I am using the same SATA slot as I used with the working hard drive.

And just to add some detail, the BIOS is in fact the most recent version that has been released by Dell.

what service pack is the xp u are using?

You need the driver for the motherboards sata controller not the hard drive. Here's the latest chipset and sata drivers from Nvidia(you could also use the driver CheVive92 posted). I would extract the drivers and slipstream the sata driver onto a xp cd using nlite(www.nliteos.com) or copy the drivers to a floppy disk and use f6 during the xp setup to install the drivers(if you don't have a floppy nlite is the best option).
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_winxp_15.25.html

STOP 0x0000007B

This can be caused by: an incorrect driver for a SCSI, RAID, or UDMA IDE controller; incorrect ARC path in the Boot.ini; or a failed boot device.

During install, press F6 at prompt to install third-party Mass Storage drivers



u need to update ur SATA controller driver. during XP installation.

Hi,
I have faced similar situations and errors during my xp and windows 2003 server installations on both desktops and laptops, and I 80% of the times resolve this problem by adjusting the native sata controller/harddrive compatibility mode in BIOS to compatibility or IDE. and that works
the alternative is whilest installing windows xp press F6 when it prompts in the beginning for third party sata drivers (you will need a floppy drive to do this)

Did you check if your HDD is detected on the Bios,
Also consider checking with Dell if your new HDD is supported on your dell XPS 710 - Some versions of Dell bios does not allow non dell products (if you dont purchase from dell).

Ok, I was able to slipstream the driver linked from the Dell website into my SP3 install CD.
Unfortunately, now when setup finishes copying and Windows is actually being installed, the Install freezes at "Installing Devices" (34 Minutes remaining). Is this a different issue all together, or could it be the same problem biting me just a little bit later?

This is usually a different issue try unplugging all external devices, only leave the mouse, keyboard and monitor attached(and power of course) and see if it still stalls at 34 min.

It's appears you may want to slipstream all the drivers -- those on Dell's site, or those extracted from the nForce 15.25 download -- into your SP3 CD using nlite.

If memory serves, I believe all of the 15.25 drivers (from folders Audio, Awy, Ethernet, IDE, SMBus and SMU) will fit on to a single CD, but that was over 6 weeks ago and that's stretching it for my memory these days....

Never mind my last post. I simply restarted the installation and it was smooth sailing from there. Thank you for all the help! I was going crazy!

short trip, lol just kidding

OK. New problem! So, I was able to get XP installed and everything is working great! All drivers, etc.

Unfortunately, every time I restart/turn on my computer, an error occurs that says "No Boot Device Available."

I have explored the BIOS, and I have tried putting the boot order with CD first and with SATA first. Neither option fixes the problem. I have switched the SATA cable, which only causes the BIOS to fail to find the hard drive. I have also run the recovery to replace the boot files to no avail.

I don't know what else to do... should I replace the SATA cable?

The only way for me to boot into XP is to set boot from CD and have a bootable CD in the drive at startup. Obviously this is something I want to avoid having to do.