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Lenovo X201 running AHCi in XP
Hi experts,
i recently bought a Lenovo X201. When I install XP on it, i found it doesn't support AHCI, so i have to change the SATA in BIOS to "Compatibility". I can install XP without problem after making such change.
But now according to the Lenovo site here:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-74430
it states that i can change back to AHCI after install the driver. I tried, but it simply doesn't work. Anyone can give some clue?
thanks,
i recently bought a Lenovo X201. When I install XP on it, i found it doesn't support AHCI, so i have to change the SATA in BIOS to "Compatibility". I can install XP without problem after making such change.
But now according to the Lenovo site here:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-74430
it states that i can change back to AHCI after install the driver. I tried, but it simply doesn't work. Anyone can give some clue?
thanks,
You need first to enable iastor (AHCI) in registry first: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976
If it comes to it what I have done in the past
is used nlite to slipstream the driver onto an
Xp cd then used it to boot to setup(with ahci enabled) and run a repair.
is used nlite to slipstream the driver onto an
Xp cd then used it to boot to setup(with ahci enabled) and run a repair.
ASKER
Hi DavisMcCarn
The model is 3626-Q3B.
I followed the site you provided and downloaded the exe, but still couldn't get it work.
However, while the site mentioned there should be
¿Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller
¿Intel® 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller
¿Intel® ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series SATA RAID Controller
I can only see the following on my laptop:
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 3B2D
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 3B2E
Primary IDE Controller
Primary IDE Controller
Secondary IDE Controller
Secondary IDE Controller
Perhaps i am missing something? Many Thanks
The model is 3626-Q3B.
I followed the site you provided and downloaded the exe, but still couldn't get it work.
However, while the site mentioned there should be
¿Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller
¿Intel® 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller
¿Intel® ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series SATA RAID Controller
I can only see the following on my laptop:
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 3B2D
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 3B2E
Primary IDE Controller
Primary IDE Controller
Secondary IDE Controller
Secondary IDE Controller
Perhaps i am missing something? Many Thanks
ASKER
Hi Noxcho,
After i ran the fix listed on the MS site, it prompted me that
"This Microsoft Fix it does not apply to your operating system or application version"
thanks
After i ran the fix listed on the MS site, it prompted me that
"This Microsoft Fix it does not apply to your operating system or application version"
thanks
ASKER
a solution was found here
http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=444831
http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=444831
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