Satellite Pro A200-1MN correct sata contoller needed for xp install

hi
i thought i had the correct file for my xp install on my floppy but the windows install still can't see my hard drive
i don't have the recovery media hence this problem
Satellite Pro A200-1MN
PSAE4E-01R00WEN
i have it as 82801 sata ahci controller and ich8m storage controller 2850
it doesn't seem to like them though, can anyone help?

Usually this option you can find in advanced BIOS options and you can choose between AHCI and compatibility. Option is SATA controller mode.
Anyway, it is better to install OS with AHCI mode and have full HDD performance.
Download storage manager and there you will find folder called F6flpy.
There you will find ICH8M_32bit folder with WXP sata driver.
When you start WXP installation use F6 button to load SATA driver. After doing this HDD will be recognized properly and you will be able to continue WXP installation.

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I'm italian so my english will be not very well :)
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Hm, battery lifetime... should be about 1 1/2 to 2 hours
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Hello darkmatterman,
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