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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Nickbat on 16 August 2008, 19:03:54
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Decided I would quickly install a new Sata HDD and install XP Pro.
Why won't the wretched PC boot from the OEM CD or recognise the Sata drive (even though I've just formatted it from Win 2k)? >:(
Think I'll give up and put it down to experience. :-/
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You might need to install a sata driver when XP setup asks for raid drivers Nick.
Had to do this with an old mobo when Tonygnome decided to replace his hd with sata.
You need to put the drivers on floppy and follow the instructions in setup IIRC.
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Check your Bios settings, should Auto detact.
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Check the mobo's manufacturers website for a 'text mode' or 'F6' driver :y
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Just maybe check that the PC is set to boot from the CD first.
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Thanks for all your help, guys, ( :y) but I think I'll jack this in (after 5 hours!).
*The BIOS recognises the new Sata drive.
*Have formatted the new drive using Win 2K
*Have tried to get the BIOS to boot from both floppy and CD-ROM.
*Have now got the F6 driver on diskette (thanks TB), but of course until XP starts and asks for it, it's no use.
*On start-up it actually says "Bootable CD-ROM is found"
BUT
I always get the same message: "Reboot and select Boot device or insert boot media in slected boot device and press a key"
Always, no matter what I try. >:(
Think I'll stick with Win2K Pro and the old IDE disks. Much simpler.
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Thanks for all your help, guys, ( :y) but I think I'll jack this in (after 5 hours!).
*The BIOS recognises the new Sata drive.
*Have formatted the new drive using Win 2K
*Have tried to get the BIOS to boot from both floppy and CD-ROM.
*Have now got the F6 driver on diskette (thanks TB), but of course until XP starts and asks for it, it's no use.
*On start-up it actually says "Bootable CD-ROM is found"
BUT
I always get the same message: "Reboot and select Boot device or insert boot media in slected boot device and press a key"
Always, no matter what I try. >:(
Think I'll stick with Win2K Pro and the old IDE disks. Much simpler.
Press F6 as soon as the XP install blue screen appears.
But sounds like your XP disk is not bootable. Is it a genuine one, or a copy?
Worth updating, W2K bit long in the tooth now (as is XP)
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Thanks for all your help, guys, ( :y) but I think I'll jack this in (after 5 hours!).
*The BIOS recognises the new Sata drive.
*Have formatted the new drive using Win 2K
*Have tried to get the BIOS to boot from both floppy and CD-ROM.
*Have now got the F6 driver on diskette (thanks TB), but of course until XP starts and asks for it, it's no use.
*On start-up it actually says "Bootable CD-ROM is found"
BUT
I always get the same message: "Reboot and select Boot device or insert boot media in slected boot device and press a key"
Always, no matter what I try. >:(
Think I'll stick with Win2K Pro and the old IDE disks. Much simpler.
Press F6 as soon as the XP install blue screen appears.
But sounds like your XP disk is not bootable. Is it a genuine one, or a copy?
Worth updating, W2K bit long in the tooth now (as is XP)
XP install screen doesn't appear.
Yep, it's genuine, I never use copies.
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Thanks for all your help, guys, ( :y) but I think I'll jack this in (after 5 hours!).
*The BIOS recognises the new Sata drive.
*Have formatted the new drive using Win 2K
*Have tried to get the BIOS to boot from both floppy and CD-ROM.
*Have now got the F6 driver on diskette (thanks TB), but of course until XP starts and asks for it, it's no use.
*On start-up it actually says "Bootable CD-ROM is found"
BUT
I always get the same message: "Reboot and select Boot device or insert boot media in slected boot device and press a key"
Always, no matter what I try. >:(
Think I'll stick with Win2K Pro and the old IDE disks. Much simpler.
first be sure from the bios CD-ROM is the first one in boot order..
second when it displays bootable CD-ROM found immediately press
enter to boot XP from CD
if you cant reach the blue screen theres something wrong..
if XP continues to load drivers and displays the message press F6 for additional drivers and if you have SCSI type or another disk connected to a controller which XP does not recognise you need to give this with F6..
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last experience with the job PC (scsi system)
had a similiar problem...
idiot CD-rom..was foobar..changed the CD-rom and problem solved..
hope this helps :-/
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Duff CD Drive or dodgy XP disk - try cleaning both!
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Are you using a wireless keyboard? Only the 'Any' key doesn't get loaded till Windows starts... :)
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Thanks CEM and Dbug. :y
You've both given me a few things to think about. I'll try hitting the return as soon as it says "bootable CD found", but it goes past that message very quickly.
It could be the CD/DVD drive. I know the kids have been having a few problems with their CDs not loading on occasions recently.
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Are you using a wireless keyboard? Only the 'Any' key doesn't get loaded till Windows starts... :)
Hi Bandit.
No, it's cabled.
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:y
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Jamie has a brilliant tool for stupid computers think he calls it "Sammy" ;)
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Thanks for all your help, guys, ( :y) but I think I'll jack this in (after 5 hours!).
*The BIOS recognises the new Sata drive.
*Have formatted the new drive using Win 2K
*Have tried to get the BIOS to boot from both floppy and CD-ROM.
*Have now got the F6 driver on diskette (thanks TB), but of course until XP starts and asks for it, it's no use.
*On start-up it actually says "Bootable CD-ROM is found"
BUT
I always get the same message: "Reboot and select Boot device or insert boot media in slected boot device and press a key"
Always, no matter what I try. >:(
Think I'll stick with Win2K Pro and the old IDE disks. Much simpler.
first be sure from the bios CD-ROM is the first one in boot order..
second when it displays bootable CD-ROM found immediately press
enter to boot XP from CD
if you cant reach the blue screen theres something wrong..
if XP continues to load drivers and displays the message press F6 for additional drivers and if you have SCSI type or another disk connected to a controller which XP does not recognise you need to give this with F6..
Hi Cem,
Just tried that. The CD drive spins up, but I get the same message as before. I think the drive may be fubared, so I'm off to Maplins in the morning to get new one. :y
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Its easier to build a cupboard mate.. Don't forget to put colorfill in the joints.. ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Its easier to build a cupboard mate.. Don't forget to put colorfill in the joints.. ;) ;D ;D ;D
It IS easier to build a cupboard!
Incidentally, yesterday I recycled all the colorfill I had lying around. I mean, it just SO yesterday's material!!
Remember, purple is the new orange. (Something like that, anyway!)
;) ;D
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Just do as Spongey does and buy some ferrets.
Lot easier than all this computer business. ;D ;D ;D
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I don't own a ferret..I think.. Although they might be lessproblems than SWMBO...lol
;D ;D ;D
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last experience with the job PC (scsi system)
had a similiar problem...
idiot CD-rom..was foobar..changed the CD-rom and problem solved..
hope this helps :-/
WELL DONE, CEM! :y :y :y
Went and bought a new Samsung DVD/CD unit and bingo, XP loaded with ease!
Only problem I have now is resetting/reloading everything. My bookmarks are in a sub-directory of Documents and Settings but it's hidden and, try as I might, I can't get to it!
Oh well, I'll have another fiddle. ;)
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last experience with the job PC (scsi system)
had a similiar problem...
idiot CD-rom..was foobar..changed the CD-rom and problem solved..
hope this helps :-/
WELL DONE, CEM! :y :y :y
Went and bought a new Samsung DVD/CD unit and bingo, XP loaded with ease!
Only problem I have now is resetting/reloading everything. My bookmarks are in a sub-directory of Documents and Settings but it's hidden and, try as I might, I can't get to it!
Oh well, I'll have another fiddle. ;)
Sorted...I'm on a roll now!!! :) :) :)
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Nice one Nickbat. Always good to see a problem solved. :y :y :y