Toshiba Satellite L40 User Manual

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How to Install Windows XP
on a Satellite L40 Non-OS Model

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