hi there..

i just bought a compaq cq40-101tu using intel core2duo.. im having trouble installing xp in it.. i've tried using sp3 also cannot.. here is the spec of the laptop

Intel core2duo P7350 (2.0GHz)
160GB sata
X4500
2048MB DDR2

i really tried everything that i know to mke it detect but still cannot..

pls email me at bones.ajp@gmail.com

1. Downloaded the intel matrix storage manager 32 bit floppy configuration frm intel website

2. Copy the files into a floppy

3. Set the boot sequence to cdrom, hdd & usb fdd..

4. press F6 during the windows setup

5 press s to choose the intel ACHI 8 & enter to add the file.

6. bsod

i'm trying the link u gave me but i dun't understand how to use it.. sorry bcoz this is my first time facing problem wit a sata hdd..