HT1899 Bootcamp install with Win XP sp1a disc?

I have: 2.4Ghz macbook with NVIDIA 9400M, 4G ram and Lion OS, late 2008 model. I'd like to install my copy of Win XP sp1a via bootcamp. Mac support tells I need XP sp2, is there a work around? (VMware won't support my graphics rendering needs)

For another thing, XP is not supported. As you can see from multiple posts yesterday and for last year.
Boot Camp Support
Macs don't come with a DVD, they can do a network install.
OS X Lion: About Lion Recovery
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT5034
Boot Camp 4.0, OS X Lion: Frequently asked question
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4818
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf
create a Windows support software (drivers) CD or USB storage media
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407
Some computers require Microsoft Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4410
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1899
FAQ: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986
Every support page for a product is best place to start with.
Installation Guide Instructions for all features and settings.
Boot Camp 4.0 FAQ Get answers to commonly asked Boot Camp questions.
Windows 7 FAQ Answers to commonly asked Windows 7 questions.
- support articles and tips, how to.
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
Macs that work with 64-bit editions of Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846

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