How to Slipstream Your SATA Drivers Into a Windows XP Installation CD Using nLite

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate and download the SATA Controller driver by using a search engine to find a file named “f6flpy3286.zip”;

   nLite is a free program which allows you to integrate software and drivers into a Windows installation source.
   
   Use a search engine to locate nLite v1.4.9.1 or download the installer from the following location: http://www.nliteos.com/download.html ,, Choose English (default) and click Next. , Enter the drive letter of your CD-ROM, usually "E:\" or "D:\" (without quotes) as the path to your Windows installation source.
   
   Click Next. ,, Now click OK. , Click Next when this is complete. , Just click Next. , Click on Drivers and Bootable ISO, then click Next. , Click Insert, and choose Single Driver. ,, Make sure Textmode driver is selected as the Mode type.
   
   Highlight "Intel (R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller" and click OK, then click Next. ,"
   
   click Yes , When this is finished, click Next, eject your Windows CD and insert a blank CD-R , Select Direct Burn for the Mode type and enter a volume label for your CD (eg.
   
   XPSP3SATA). ,, You can now install Windows XP as you would normally.
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   Step 2: Extract the file contents to “%userprofile%\desktop\SATA Driver”

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   Step 3: Download and install nLite.

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   Step 4: Insert your Windows XP CD and cancel the AutoPlay menu if it comes up.

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   Step 5: Launch nLite.

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   Step 6: Now you must locate the installation source path.

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   Step 7: A message pops up saying "Select where to save the CD installation files for modification"

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   Step 8: just click OK.

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   Step 9: Select Desktop

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    Step 10: click Make New Folder and name it "XP Source" (without quotes).

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    Step 11: nLite will now copy your XP installation files to the folder you created.

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    Step 12: You should now be at the Presets page which should be empty unless you have used nLite before.

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    Step 13: Now you are at the Task Selection window.

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    Step 14: You have to locate our SATA controller driver here.

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    Step 15: In the File Name box type in "%userprofile%\desktop\sata driver\iaAHCI.inf" (without quotes) and click Open.

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    Step 16: The Driver Integration Options window pops up now.

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    Step 17: A new message comes up asking "Do you want to start the process?

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    Step 18: Now nLite will integrate your drivers into your XP installation folder (%userprofile%\desktop\XP Source).

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    Step 19: You should be at the Bootable ISO window.

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    Step 20: Now just click on Burn and wait for the CD writing process to complete.

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    Step 21: Congratulations

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    Step 22: you have successfully created a bootable Windows XP installation CD with your SATA controller drivers already integrated.

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