This document describes installing native Serial ATA (SATA) drives on a computer that is using Windows Vista. Computers built for Windows XP use native-ATI technology to control hard drives, while Windows Vista uses native-Serial ATA (SATA) technology. Installing an ATI hard drive on a computer with WINDOWS Vista will cause compatibility problems.
Amd Sata Controller Update
This page contains the driver installation download for AMD SATA Controller in supported models (HP All-in-One) that are running a supported operating system. AMD SATA Controller Driver for HP - HP All-in-One working on Microsoft Windows 7 Professional. Device Name: AMD SATA Controller.
Also, if a computer is downgraded from Vista to XP, it may display an error message that the operating system cannot locate a hard drive. If the installer cannot locate a hard drive, it cannot install the XP operating system. The BIOS on a Vista computer is configured for a native-SATA environment and it cannot recognize ATI drivers. It may be possible to override or change the BIOS settings to allow XP to recognize the hard drive.
This document describes downloading SATA drivers to a Vista computer. Installing an ATI hard drive on a computer with WINDOWS Vista will cause compatibility problems. In the computer, then search for and download the latest SATA AHCI driver. Intel Matrix Storage Manager also includes SATA controller driver.
Home ยป AMD SATA Controller Use the links on this page to download the latest version of AMD SATA Controller drivers. All drivers available for download have been scanned by antivirus program.
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If you are considering downgrading a computer from Vista to the XP Operating System, see HP Notebook PCs - Problems with SATA Drivers When Downgrading From Vista to XP