Installing ESXi 3.5 on a Dell XPS m1330 with minor mods from VM-Help.com.

System Spec:
Dell XPS m1330
Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz
8GB GSKill DDR2 Memory - See below for notes
WD 500GB SATA

1. In BIOS, change AHCI to ATA


2. Pop in ESXi CD and install

3. Follow the how to install ESXi to IDE drive from VM-Help

4. Complete !















To run 8GB (4GB x2) on M1330, you'll need BIOS A13 and above.
Flash the BIOS before installing ram

I purchased my G.Skill PC5300 DDR2 from Newegg.com