Seth
07-13-2006, 04:57 PM
I've done so many times with no major issues. However I won't install XP on such a system if it's anything less than 350 Mhz. I also boost the ram to 256. Usually they already have a 64 Mb stick, so you actually end up with around 320 Mb of ram. That is plenty for the average user.
I also check for a bios update. Sometimes with these old mobo's, finding a bios update can be a real pain in the ass. If you've done a lot of searching and can't find a bios update, then don't worry about it, as it probably wouldn't have made any noticable benefit.
Instead of shutting down, you may get "It is now safe to turn off your computer". If so, get all updates, and go into Power Management. Click on the APM tab (Advanced Power Management) and enable it. The computer will now shut down on it's own. Also check the bios in this instance, as it may have an option to enable "Power management".
I also check for a bios update. Sometimes with these old mobo's, finding a bios update can be a real pain in the ass. If you've done a lot of searching and can't find a bios update, then don't worry about it, as it probably wouldn't have made any noticable benefit.
Instead of shutting down, you may get "It is now safe to turn off your computer". If so, get all updates, and go into Power Management. Click on the APM tab (Advanced Power Management) and enable it. The computer will now shut down on it's own. Also check the bios in this instance, as it may have an option to enable "Power management".