p4c800-e

About this tag
The ASUS P4C800-E motherboard is a legacy Intel Pentium 4 board that users have attempted to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Common issues include lack of compatible audio drivers (Realtek, SoundMAX) and Promise SATA controller drivers, as ASUS only provided XP drivers. Users report audio not working after upgrade and concerns about Windows 7 installation failing due to missing SATA drivers. The board uses a Promise SATA378 controller, which Windows 7 upgrade advisor flags as incompatible. Troubleshooting often involves finding alternative drivers or considering a fresh install of XP. These threads highlight the challenges of running modern Windows on older hardware like the P4C800-E.
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    Windows 7 No Audio - Updates will not work- please help ASUS P4C800-E/Windows 7

    I upgraded to Windows 7 recently, I can seem to get everything to work well except for the audio drivers. I've tried to installed the Realtek, SoundMAX, none seem to work. I've looked at the BIOS but am fearful of updates I don't understand; not to mention none seem to be for Windows 7. Will I...
    • Bobbyboy
    • Thread
    • asus audio bios cache clean install drivers help installation p4c800-e pentium problem professional realtek soundmax system locale update upgrade windows 7 xp home
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 7 Promise SATA driver question.

    I'm getting ready to update a 3.4 P4 system from XP Pro to windows 7 (32 bit). The MB is an Asus PC4800-E. I have a WD 320GB Sata drive attached to the Promise onboard controller. The Win7 upgrade advisor says: WinXP Promise SATA378 (tm) IDE Controller Promise Technology Not compatible This...
    • nitewulf
    • Thread
    • 32-bit asus compatibility controller drivers hard drive installation p4c800-e promise sata tech support upgrade user experience wd 320gb windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation