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TazZ_Nc · 01-19-2003, 06:59 PM

hi all - i wanna install XP on my machine but it doesnt boot from CD Rom when i restart my comp - ive tried a bunch of stuff but i cant get it to boot off CD when it starts up...

anyone have any ideas how i can install XP on a new HD ?

thanks

Tazz

ZANEY123 · 01-19-2003, 07:42 PM

have tried to change the boot sequence in the bios?

if so, what are your sstem specs?

Zaney123

Fastfly · 01-19-2003, 08:08 PM

Some boards give you liek 2 seconds to push enter to boot to CD else it goes right onto hard drive.

ktkendall · 01-19-2003, 08:10 PM

Sorry, was thinking win98 boot floppy with cdrom support then realized after posting that it will probably tell you that setup.exe on the cdrom must be run under windows interface.

TEEB · 01-19-2003, 08:16 PM

Go here and download the boot disks for your version of XP. Then put disk one in the floppy and reboot. Just follow the directions. It will tell you when it wants the Win XP CD.

BTW you will need 6 blank floppies to make the boot disks!!

HTH

TazZ_Nc · 01-19-2003, 10:49 PM

ive tried changing the boot sequence, also tried to get some kinda menu - to boot from cd - i dont get it - i get the one where u can boot in safemode and all that though.

is the floppy way my only choice?

thanks

tazz

edge345 · 01-19-2003, 11:25 PM

You have to cgange the boot first from cd-rom from the BIOS. Try pressing the DELETE key at the start of bootup or the F2 KEY on some systems.
Who makes your mothboard i need the model #

TazZ_Nc · 01-19-2003, 11:32 PM

its an abit sa6r. ive tried changing the boot sequence to cd first but it still boots off the HD...

tazz

edge345 · 01-20-2003, 02:50 AM

In the advanced bios set up page is where you change the boot sequence. you may have done this but im just making sure....

first boot device = cd-rom
second boot device = floppy
third boot device = hdd-0

1st: If you set the bios to boot from the cd-rom first, at the beging of the boot it will display a message to press a key to boot from cd-rom.

2nd: Have you upgraded the bios. be carfull when doing this follow the instructions carefully.
http://fae.abit.com.tw/eng/download/bios/sa6r.htm

Hope this helps.

ktkendall · 01-20-2003, 07:09 AM

Try this:: Have had it work for me!!

1st boot device=IDE CDROM
2nd boot device= none
3rd boot device=none
Try other boot devices=No
If this doesn't work then I'd say the disk is not good, or your drive is having problems, may just need a good lens cleaning.

edge345 · 01-20-2003, 07:20 AM

If you copied win-xp to the harddrive then copied those files to cd then you do not have a boot cd.

TEEB · 01-20-2003, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TazZ_Nc

is the floppy way my only choice?

thanks

tazz

If you can't get it to boot to the CD, it's the easiest way to install Win XP.

suitcase · 01-20-2003, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TazZ_Nc
ive tried changing the boot sequence, also tried to get some kinda menu - to boot from cd - i dont get it - i get the one where u can boot in safemode and all that though.

is the floppy way my only choice?

thanks

tazz

Sounds like to me you aren't actually entering the BIOS. More like safe mode. Are you hitting F8? You may need to hit the delete key while rebooting.

TazZ_Nc · 01-20-2003, 10:16 PM

nope i hit delete key when i first start up my comp - go to advanced bios settings and change the boot order - cdrom first, floppy then HD-0

i dont get any menu to boot of cd drive =\

tazz

ZANEY123 · 01-20-2003, 11:14 PM

just change the last 2 to none/not installed what ever yours says

and the first to cd-rom

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TazZ_Nc Member (8 bit) Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 138	Installing XP hi all - i wanna install XP on my machine but it doesnt boot from CD Rom when i restart my comp - ive tried a bunch of stuff but i cant get it to boot off CD when it starts up... anyone have any ideas how i can install XP on a new HD ? thanks Tazz Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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ZANEY123 HOCKEY FREAK Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: philadelphia pa Posts: 1,078	have tried to change the boot sequence in the bios? if so, what are your sstem specs? Zaney123 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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ktkendall Telcom Tech Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western, Pa. Posts: 5,409	Sorry, was thinking win98 boot floppy with cdrom support then realized after posting that it will probably tell you that setup.exe on the cdrom must be run under windows interface. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ If it ain't broke, "TWEAK IT" Last edited by ktkendall; 01-19-2003 at 08:14 PM.

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TEEB Canadian Content Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Vancouver Island , BC, Canada Posts: 1,594	Go here and download the boot disks for your version of XP. Then put disk one in the floppy and reboot. Just follow the directions. It will tell you when it wants the Win XP CD. BTW you will need 6 blank floppies to make the boot disks!! HTH Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ The older I get, The better I was!

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01-19-2003, 10:49 PM	#6
TazZ_Nc Member (8 bit) Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 138	ive tried changing the boot sequence, also tried to get some kinda menu - to boot from cd - i dont get it - i get the one where u can boot in safemode and all that though. is the floppy way my only choice? thanks tazz Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-19-2003, 11:25 PM	#7
edge345 Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 616	You have to cgange the boot first from cd-rom from the BIOS. Try pressing the DELETE key at the start of bootup or the F2 KEY on some systems. Who makes your mothboard i need the model # Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-19-2003, 11:32 PM	#8
TazZ_Nc Member (8 bit) Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 138	its an abit sa6r. ive tried changing the boot sequence to cd first but it still boots off the HD... tazz Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-20-2003, 02:50 AM	#9
edge345 Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 616	In the advanced bios set up page is where you change the boot sequence. you may have done this but im just making sure.... first boot device = cd-rom second boot device = floppy third boot device = hdd-0 1st: If you set the bios to boot from the cd-rom first, at the beging of the boot it will display a message to press a key to boot from cd-rom. 2nd: Have you upgraded the bios. be carfull when doing this follow the instructions carefully. http://fae.abit.com.tw/eng/download/bios/sa6r.htm Hope this helps. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-20-2003, 07:09 AM	#10
ktkendall Telcom Tech Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western, Pa. Posts: 5,409	Try this:: Have had it work for me!! 1st boot device=IDE CDROM 2nd boot device= none 3rd boot device=none Try other boot devices=No If this doesn't work then I'd say the disk is not good, or your drive is having problems, may just need a good lens cleaning. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-20-2003, 07:20 AM	#11
edge345 Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 616	If you copied win-xp to the harddrive then copied those files to cd then you do not have a boot cd. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-20-2003, 10:16 PM	#14
TazZ_Nc Member (8 bit) Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 138	nope i hit delete key when i first start up my comp - go to advanced bios settings and change the boot order - cdrom first, floppy then HD-0 i dont get any menu to boot of cd drive =\ tazz Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-20-2003, 11:14 PM	#15
ZANEY123 HOCKEY FREAK Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: philadelphia pa Posts: 1,078	just change the last 2 to none/not installed what ever yours says and the first to cd-rom Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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