o install Windows XP on dell indpiron, Follwos the step.
Before you install XP, you must first configure a setting in BIOS else XP CD will not detect your hardisk
In BIOS:
Onboard Devices -> Flash Cache Module -> Set Off
Onboard Devices -> SATA Operation -> Set ATA
now proceed with installing XP with a bootable XP CD.
Now First of any driver installation install
R153997 Mobile Chipset
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...7&fileid=205326
Then you can install other driver in any order. The driver can be downloaded from DELL
http://supportapj.dell.com
Happy Installing.....

