XP: Optimized nForce Driver Packs

[Nic303]

Hey Nic,
you should not activate AHCI mode after windows installation, this is really risky! If you do not properly install the AHCI drivers before you activate it in BIOS, your installed Windows will not boot anymore!
It is better to create a slipstream install CD with the correct drivers with nLite. Try the "2. "NF4-7 Actual Driverpacks" for XP (32/64bit)", to integrate them into the CD, you just have to load them from nLite, the drivers are located in the directory "IDE\WinXP\sata_ide" inside of the driverpackage (always, in every package).
But i can not guarantee that this driver will work, because the nForce 560 is based on the nForce 4 chipset, so you just have to try it on your own... good luck!

I've tried various methods to enable AHCI from XP but the chipset work only in IDE mode.
In Bios i have this option, but when Windows starts, i get instant blue screen and restart.
Device Manager:


In Windows Seven the chipset will recognise hard disk as sata, without drivers?

[Fernando 1]

I've tried various methods to enable AHCI from XP but the chipset work only in IDE mode.
In Bios i have this option, but when Windows starts, i get instant blue screen and restart.

Did you follow the advice from Bad Joker? Have you integrated the suitable SATA_IDE driver folder into an XP CD by using a tool like nLite?
If not, you will find a guide within the part B of >this< guide.

In Windows Seven the chipset will recognise hard disk as sata, without drivers?

Windows 7 has in-box drivers, which will detect and manage your SATA hdd without problems in IDE Mode (driver name: PCIIDE.SYS) or in AHCI Mode (driver name: MSAHCI.SYS), if you have AHCI enabled within the BIOS.

[Nic303]

Did you follow the advice from Bad Joker? Have you integrated the suitable SATA_IDE driver folder into an XP CD by using a tool like nLite?

I've not found this recommended driver "2. "NF4-7 Actual Driverpacks" for XP (32/64bit)"

[Fernando 1]

I've not found this recommended driver "2. "NF4-7 Actual Driverpacks" for XP (32/64bit)"

This driverpack is within the start post of this thread.
As an alternative you may integrate the SATA_IDE driver v10.3.0.46, which I have linked within my guide.
Here is the download link to the 32bit version: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yimj0jdfqmw

[Kzbd]

Boy this is a long thread. I just want to point out that in nvidia official ethernet driver 67.8.9.0, which is what came packaged in 15.23, you don't get an option for gigabit on the adapter properties, but set to auto negotiation it does connect at gigabit on my msi 780i, and in 73.1.40 it connected at 100 mbps

[DUZLA+]

Legacy remix pack working great on my K7N2 Delta L. THANKS

[WindR]

@ WindR:
Regarding your report about the v9.99.09 drivers I think, that this is not an issue of the driver, but of DrWeb antivirus.
Question: In which configuration are you running your hdd's (SATA non-RAID, SATA RAID or even PATA RAID)?

SATA non-RAID

[Fernando 1]

@ WindR:

Thanks for your reply.
I hope, that you solved your problem at least.


@ all users of my XP driverpacks:

Today I have updated the start post of this thread again.
Changelog:

• new: modded "MCP65-79 Actual Driverpacks" v7.3
  This is the content of the new sets:
  • Ethernet Driver (v73.19.1) customized by Fernando
  • SATAIDE Driver (v11.1.0.33) customized by Fernando
  • SATARAID Driver (v11.1.0.33) customized by Fernando
  • RAIDTOOL Application (v11.1.0.36)
  • optional IDE driver registry cleaner (made by TwL)
  • SMBUS Driver (v4.78) customized by Fernando
  • SMU Driver (v2.04) customized by Fernando
  • Away Mode Driver (v6.0.6000.115) WHQL
  • HD Audio Driver (v1.00.0.63) WHQL
  • Installer (v8.07 multilingual)

Any feedback is much appreciated.

Have fun!
Fernando

[bigfree]

I have an Abit KN8 SLI. I amnot running a RAID configuration. I see there are 6.XX and 15.XX series drivers which nVidia says works for my MB. Which drivers should I use?

Also, which "modded" drivers would be best for me? I use the system for gaming mostly. Vid card is ATI HD 4670. I have 4GB RAM.

Thanks

[Fernando 1]

@ bigfree:
Welcome at nForcersHQ Forum!

For owners of an nForce4 chipset mainboard I recommend to take my actual "NF4-7 Performance Pack".

Regards
Fernando