How do you install XP Pro on new system without PS2?

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You should have a USB functionality mode within your BIOS. Is it enabled?

Look for a legacy USB support or a DOS USB support option in BIOS.

An INSTALLATION disk (for my laptop) containing Win XP Pro SP2 solved the problem of disabled keyboard. (My separate SP2 disk from MS can't be booted from, so I was stuck with my 2002 version... so I thought.)

When a friend advised me to contact the local MS headquarters to ask if they have a newer installation disk than the one I have, it dawned on me that I could just as well look for the Windows XP Installation disk that came with my Fujitsu Siemens V2020 and try to use it.
It was in fact already SP2 and worked fine, although I didn't think it would have all the right drivers.

I am new to the forum and had to answer two experts giving similar advice at the same time and before long explain to both (in no particular order) that I found a solution and I did not think it in order to repeat the solution in both Replies. And I didn't think someone would read it before I've finished typing. Thanks for the tip. W

I had exactly the same problem with my board. Found out from Intel that the USB FDD was not supported by Microsoft. I do not have the KB artical number but Microsoft does have a list of acceptable drives. I couldn't find anything locally that had one of the models listed so went to Office Depot and picked their Activa USB FDD and it ended up being compatible. The ran into a second issue which was the dreaded BLUE SCREEN spent 3 hours with Intel and no resolve then a follow up call a few days later and the person had the answer. If loading XP on a DP35DP it must be SP2 because prior to SP2 there was not support for the PCI express slots which are on this board. If you don't have one you can make one do a Google search for "slipstream XP sp2" you should find a step by step article on how to create a CD that will use your existing install code. Hope this helps

Now if I can find the answer to the next problem.

No USB keyboard or mouse after installing the Intel drivers from the CD, and Safe mode doesn't work either. Nor does last known good configuation.

Good luck

DP35DP Board does not come with a Floppy Port. So during installation of WinXP or Server2000/03, pressing F6 and adding drivers for the Intel SCSI is not possible.
I have not tried it on a USB Floppy but that would be the next option I can think about. I have this Board, I raided it and could not install XP or 2000/03. Vista has all the drivers so Vista is the only one that can auto install everything on this M/B.

Let me know if this is what you guys are looking for. I tweaked this baby big time and best OS so far is Vista.

Thx.

Dom