Toshiba Satellite L40 User Manual

How to Install Windows XP on a Satellite L40 Non-OS Model -Page 2
Introduction
The manual installation of Windows XP on a modern TOSHIBA
notebook making use of the AHCI technology, like the Satellite L40,
requires a few extra steps.
Because Windows XP does not include an AHCI driver, the hard disk
drive will not be recognized during the installation unless sucha
driver is added manually.
This installation guide leads you through the individual steps
necessary to:
Install Windows XP with integrated Service Pack 2
Manually add the SATA driver during the Windows XP installation
Install the TOSHIBA drivers in the correct order

Toshiba Satellite L40 Specifications

General

Brand	Toshiba
Model	Satellite L40
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Downloading the Toshiba Drivers

Creating the AHCI Driver Floppy Disk

Creating AHCI Driver Disk – 1: Format Floppy Disk

Creating AHCI Driver Disk – 2: Copy Driver Files

Installing Windows XP

Installing Windows XP – 1: Preparation

Prepare the system by connecting the USB FDD, inserting the Windows XP CD, and powering on the notebook.

Installing Windows XP – 2: Boot from CD

Boot the notebook from the Windows XP installation CD/DVD to start the setup process.

Installing Windows XP – 3: Press F6

Press F6 during the text-mode setup to prompt for additional mass storage (HDD) drivers.

Installing Windows XP – 4: Add the AHCI Driver

Press 'S' to specify and add the AHCI driver from the prepared floppy disk.

Installing Windows XP – 5: Select the AHCI Driver

Select the correct AHCI controller from the list presented by the Windows Setup.

Installing Windows XP – 6: Confirm the AHCI Driver

Confirm the selected AHCI driver and press Enter to continue the Windows XP installation.

Installing Windows XP – 7: Windows Setup Welcome Screen

Installing Windows XP – 8: Windows XP Desktop

Installing the Toshiba Drivers

Installing the Toshiba Drivers – 1: Driver Installation Order

Installing the Toshiba Drivers – 2: Driver Installation Order