Install issues XP

[GaryO63]

Yes,I said XP.Here's my dilemma.I want to install my Windows 7 64 bit OS which is an upgrade disc.But first,I'm assuming I have to install Windows XP 64 bit OS.I don't really want to plunk down $100 for a new disc.I got the copy of Win XP in school in 2005.I know,a long time ago.I realize XP is no longer supported,but I think I need it to "upgrade" to Win 7. I cannot stand Windows 8.1.Very buggy to me anyway.My issue is this,ACPI.When I go to textmode,all I get to choose from is Uniproccessorx64,or Multiprocessorx64,or OTHER.Neither one works.I can't pop in my MB driver disc because my DVD is in use for the installation.I want to do a clean install,but no matter what I do,I can't get past the ACPI issue.I don't know how to switch to standard PC.Can anyone help?Thank you.

 

[alexoiu]

I suggest slipstreaming the SATA driver and SP2 by using nLite.

 

[GaryO63]

How the heck do i do that ?

 

[alexoiu]

Download the program from http://www.nliteos.com/
SP2 from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28
and the SATA driver from your board's DVD.
Using nLite is not difficult, but if having questions, post back.
Use the resulting CD for installing XP.