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Windows XP setup BSOD on z77 Sabertooth system.

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First post, by Alexraptor

Posted on 2024-07-13, 13:51

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Hi! This site came up a lot while i was researching setting up a Windows XP gaming rig, so I thought I'd ask for some help.

I recently decided to resurrect my old rig, that i retired in 2021, as a Windows XP-32bit gaming machine. It's a z77 Sabertooth with a Core i7-3770k, which I understand is the "holy grail" of XP gaming systems.

Unfortunately Windows XP setup BSOD's every single time, just after "Setup is Starting Windows". It has error code: 0x0000007B. I've tried setting the SATA controller to IDE mode, without success and tried setting a dozen other compatibility settings to Legacy Only, but nothing seems to work, frankly I'm at a loss. Should also mention I'm installing from an external USB-Disc drive, if that makes any difference.

So a little bit of help getting this project off the ground, would be very much aprpeciated, thanks!

Reply 1 of 4, by SScorpio

Posted on 2024-07-13, 14:13

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It's very possible it's the USB disk drive causing your head aches. If you don't have access to a SATA or IDE drive, then I suggest trying one of the tutorials for install off a USB flash drive.

Reply 2 of 4, by agent_x007

Posted on 2024-07-13, 16:10

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Disable USB 3.0 and any device that doesn't have XP drivers (hard drive controllers/USB).
If you want less issues, try using Windows XP Integral Edition.

Reply 3 of 4, by VivienM

Posted on 2024-07-13, 16:37

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Set the SATA controller to AHCI mode, and make an XP CD-ROM with slipstreamed F6 drivers. And use a SATA/PATA optical drive...

Reply 4 of 4, by Alexraptor

Posted on 2024-07-13, 20:26

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SScorpio wrote on 2024-07-13, 14:13:

It's very possible it's the USB disk drive causing your head aches. If you don't have access to a SATA or IDE drive, then I suggest trying one of the tutorials for install off a USB flash drive.

agent_x007 wrote on 2024-07-13, 16:10:

Disable USB 3.0 and any device that doesn't have XP drivers (hard drive controllers/USB).
If you want less issues, try using Windows XP Integral Edition.

Thank,s that did the trick! Installed flawlessly with a bootable flash drive. 😀

Turns out the problem was that the disc drive was connected to a third-party controller and not part of the main chipset. After installation, Windows couldn't even see those ports, before installing new drivers.

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