There is an alternative too ... Update the bios available on Acer FTP then SATA mode IDE will be available in bios. So no need to re-make a CD ... btw, SATA drivers integration works as well as SATA IDE Mode with this Acer notebook. I have used these methods already ... Good luck for your install ... ps: FTP link ftp://ftp.work.acer-euro.com/notebook/aspire_7720/ For windows xp drivers, use Realtek HD at realtek.com.tw for audio drivers For vga driver if you have nvidia, download latest nvidia drivers and pickup nv4_disp.inf from http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers For vga driver if you have ati, download latest ati drivers and use ati modder at http://www.driverheaven.net/modtool/ to support mobility cards Chipset & Wifi on intel.com are okay too.