msi b85m e45 not winXP compatible?

[housecat1]

Just wondering because Im having problems. Its been a nightmare trying to get my new parts installed and PC running. Thanks for helping me

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Windows XP is not supported on that board (ie MSI have not released any XP drivers for it), so it's pointless to persevere with that.

Only Windows 7 & Windows 8 is supported: http://uk.msi.com/support/mb/B85ME45.html#down-driver