I am trying to install Win XP in my Lenovo E42G latop (it does not have any OS), and I received a message that "set up did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer". I have read this forum and leaned that you can reset SATA in the Bios to COMPATIBILITY and it works. I don't know how to reset the SATA in BIOS because when I get into BIOS, I did not find any SATA option (menus) or cofiguration. Please help.

Thank you very much for your help.

Hi raphoenix,

I could not find any number on the bottom of my laptop with 7 digit. Can you give a clue where to find the number? and why this serial number help solving my problem?

Thanks a lots,

rhonggwuedu,

When I search site for Lenovo E42G; it ask for (7) digit model number.

We have run into this before because OEM makes different product variations for different world regions.
Let me search further for you.
Watch your topic.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

@ScottW,

I'm getting a page error on the link.

Can you re-post ??

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

rhonggwuedu,

Thank You BUT I don't know how I helped ??

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

rhonggwuedu,

OH, I understand now :) :)

YES, will continue searching and helping if can.

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

Updated the link above, here is a picture of the bar code usually hidden on the bottom of the laptop:

@ScottW and raphoenix

I found that at the bottom of the machine there are two numbers, below a bar code:

S/N: EBO7570220
P/N: R36038116203

Sincerely,

It says "Lenovo E42G". I think my machine is for Asian Region?

Best Regards

rhonggwuedu,
Download and run Intel Chipset ID utility from this site.
We have to be exactly correct.
http://www.intel.com/support/c.....t+identify

Please Post Back with Results.

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)