This guide will show you how to choose the right SATA driver to install Windows XP. . Also thanks to to other contributors especially Gustav Rock(CQ42) and Vanilla Blue (CQ40/CQ35/Acer).
NOTE:
1. Do this at your own risk.
2. You are recommended to make recovery first:
For windows Vista: Click Here for the guide
For Windows 7 : Click Here for the guide
STEP to be done :
1. STEP 1: Install CPU-Z (to Identify the right SATA Driver)
2. STEP 2: Identify Your Chipset
3. STEP 3: Choosing the SATA Diver and Slipstream Guide.
Note. For certain model such as ACER 4530 please check on your BIOS to enable AHCI mode from IDE mode. Sometimes there are model which do not need to use SATA driver.