AMD Socket 754 Setup & Windows XP Install

[grss1982]

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My frend bought an AMD Sempron Socket 754 setup recently, but before he made the purchase the store technicians tried to convince him to buy an Intel Socket 775 (either p4 or celeron d) setup instead, arguing that it was much easier to install Windows XP Pro (non XP 64 Variant) on it compared to a Sempron.

(1) !!!!? How could that be? I admit that I've only tired installing Windows XP on 32-bit computers, but is that really a sound/reasonable argument?

(2) Anyways I just wanted to know among Istoryans who have a socket 754 setup, if they have encountered problem installing Windows XP on their units?

(3) I'd also like to know if it is really necessary to install Windows XP with SP2 on a socket 754 or is it OK to just install Windows XP with SP1?

(4) Also what other drivers to I need to install besides the usal mobo drivers for sound, audio, LAN and even USB (although, IIRC, starting SP1 no USB drivers need be installed)?

Thanks for any help guys. :mrgreen:

BTW my friends rig:
Sempron 2800+ Socket 754
MSI Mobo with VIA chipset (will look up the model number later)
512MB DDR RAM + shared VGA
40GB HDD
15" LCD Monitor
Built in Sound, LAN, USB, SATA

EDIT: It seems he ordered a SATA hardrive, so it looks like I should be doing the so called "press f6 method and then insert floppy with SATA drivers."

[darkwing]

that tech is nuts, i still have my socket 754, no probs with it with any windows xp install...

[cooldude06]

windows xp installation won't matter either sempron or intel. as long as all your hardware are compatibles and you have all the exact drivers to any of your hardwares that need to manually install, definitely, there's no problem on windows xp installations.

[grss1982]

@darkwing & cooldude06: thanks for your input.

BTW i was wondering does my frend need to install th 4in1 drivers it seems his getting one of those mobos with a VIA chipset.

IIRC, some websites said that if you install Windows XP with SP2 there's no need for 4in1 drivers. Could this hold true also for Windows XP with SP1?? Really confused here.

[darkdevil]

that tech is nuts, i still have my socket 754, no probs with it with any windows xp install...

i second emotion..i also have a set up of amd socket 754....no prob in installing win xp sp2...
basin intel ra ang nahibaw an sa technician na i set up..hehehehehe

[grss1982]

BUMP!!!
Frends' Specs:
Processor: (Specify Brand, Model, Speed & Socket Type)
AMD Sempron 64 3000+ (socket 754) -
Motherboard: (Specify Brand & Model)
MSI K8MM-V built in Audio Video Lan

Just went through MSI's site and found the there's this driver called: AMD Cool and Quiet Driver

What the heck is that? and is it necessary for XP installation?

[darkwing]

use it, and turn on Cool and Quiet in the BIOS, it enables the cpu and cpu fan to throttle up/down depending on the cpu load

[fd]

clockspped: 800MHz if not used, then mo full 2Ghz if fully used..

sample ra na ha ang figures above.. not actual
mao na gamit sa cool and quite nga feature .. para maka save og electricity.

[marcus_aurelius]

Yup, that technian is nuts so to speak =)

[Gharid]

Yup, that technian is nuts so to speak =)

strategy na cya kay mas mahal bya gyud ang intel.. wlay cguro naa clay incentive kung intel ang paliton..