Hi, everybody. I'm a know-nothing, desperate for some help.
I had understood that Windows XP 64-bit could be installed on a 32-bit Thinkpad T-61.
So, I bought a 500GB drive intending to put Windows XP 64-bit into my T61 (32-bit) 15.4" notebook. In starting the installation, it comes to the point where it can't "see" the HD. The instructions that came with the 500GB blank hard drive say: "If your laptop comes with a Secure Boot option in the BIOS, go into the BIOS setup, look for Secure Boot under the Boot or Security tabs in the BIOS. You will need to disable Secure Boot and enable Legacy Support to allow the new HD to be recognized."
I went into the BIOS setup, and I can't find anything in there that looks like what the instructions are talking about. And that's assuming that the problem I have could be solved by following those instructions.
I'm attaching pics below of my BIOS setup. If anyone could help me out and tell me what I'm doing, and what I need to do so that my T61 32-bit can "see" the new blank 500GB HD during install of Win XP 64-bit, I would be much obliged.
https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZvQmTXZUTrbLHWrtBXeeQsBbVddTRXWMSqy
I also wondered if Middleton's BIOS could do the job, while also unlocking other features:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_vN0kCqxdw
However, when I downloaded that and tried to install it, it said my existing BIOS is more advanced than the one it wants to install. It asked if I wanted to overwrite the current one, I said no, afraid to blow up my laptop. Maybe I should have said Yes?
Have looked for possibly more updated BIOS versions for my T-61 32-bit 15.4" notebook at Lenovo, seems they don't "support" it at all any more, not even to the extent of hosting the BIOS versions for download.
I'm totally lost in space, would appreciate any help
Thank you.
I had understood that Windows XP 64-bit could be installed on a 32-bit Thinkpad T-61.
So, I bought a 500GB drive intending to put Windows XP 64-bit into my T61 (32-bit) 15.4" notebook. In starting the installation, it comes to the point where it can't "see" the HD. The instructions that came with the 500GB blank hard drive say: "If your laptop comes with a Secure Boot option in the BIOS, go into the BIOS setup, look for Secure Boot under the Boot or Security tabs in the BIOS. You will need to disable Secure Boot and enable Legacy Support to allow the new HD to be recognized."
I went into the BIOS setup, and I can't find anything in there that looks like what the instructions are talking about. And that's assuming that the problem I have could be solved by following those instructions.
I'm attaching pics below of my BIOS setup. If anyone could help me out and tell me what I'm doing, and what I need to do so that my T61 32-bit can "see" the new blank 500GB HD during install of Win XP 64-bit, I would be much obliged.
https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZvQmTXZUTrbLHWrtBXeeQsBbVddTRXWMSqy
I also wondered if Middleton's BIOS could do the job, while also unlocking other features:
However, when I downloaded that and tried to install it, it said my existing BIOS is more advanced than the one it wants to install. It asked if I wanted to overwrite the current one, I said no, afraid to blow up my laptop. Maybe I should have said Yes?
Have looked for possibly more updated BIOS versions for my T-61 32-bit 15.4" notebook at Lenovo, seems they don't "support" it at all any more, not even to the extent of hosting the BIOS versions for download.
I'm totally lost in space, would appreciate any help
Thank you.