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Hello,
Quick question (x61s):
I have installed xp pro with the intel storage drivers (downloaded from lenovo).
I had no problems installing windows, recognize the HDD while on AHCI mode.
Now, when windows start up after installation, i get a blue screen.
I have changed in the Bios to "SATA Compatibility" and windows works great.
I have installed the drivers again in windows, shut it down, than start it up again, changed the bios to AHCI and again, blue screen.

Is there a way to work in "AHCI" mode in win xp?

I did all what written in the driver's release note....

Please Help.......

Issue sloved.
I have re-installed windows in "comptability mode" without the driver, and then installed the driver and changed to AHCI in the bios, it works.

Comment:

First installation was XP PRO SP3 RC2

Second installation was XP PRO SP2

- Maybe something to do with SP3 ???

Oren wrote:Issue sloved.
I have re-installed windows in "comptability mode" without the driver, and then installed the driver and changed to AHCI in the bios, it works.

Comment:

First installation was XP PRO SP3 RC2

Second installation was XP PRO SP2

- Maybe something to do with SP3 ???

This has always been the case with XP. It does not come with those drivers on board. SP3 is not the cause. I have run into this all along with XP on all my ThinkPads. Congrats on solving your problem.

By the way, should you ever decide to move to Vista a clean installation is much easier and there is no AHCI problem with Vista.

mgo wrote:

Oren wrote:

I'm considering Vista 64, but got the idea it sucks.
Altough, than, i would be able to use the turbo memory and the 4GB Ram...
Maybe i'll wait for Windows 7 and stay with xp until then...

Oren wrote:Vista 64, but got the idea it sucks.

I'm running Vista Ultimate x64 on an X61, with 4GB of RAM and a 7200 rpm disk, and its very fast and efficent!

Cheers,

Bill B.

bill bolton wrote:I'm running Vista Ultimate x64 on an X61, with 4GB of RAM and a 7200 rpm disk, and its very fast and efficent

Would XP be faster on your setup?