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08-04-2009, 12:57 PM
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M e h .
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having trouble formatting and installing new os
i have been in the bios and set it to boot from the hdd but nothing happens. i also downloaded a linux cd and booted from it fine, just a little slow. i couldn't get linux to install because it would search for hdd to install on and wouldn't find any. i also have a copy of xp that i attempted to install but the comp didn't even acknowledge that it was a bootable cd. it spun up and everything but it never accessed the cd. anyone point me in the right direction? i have downloaded some formatting software that i am thinking about trying unless someone on here has a better idea. thanks -spot |
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08-04-2009, 01:45 PM
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You must ensure that the HDD intended for the OS in on the Primary IDE channel and the jumper on the HDD set to master.[not needed, but recommended] Ensure the IDE cable is connected correctly. The HDD should connected to the middle connection on the cable labeled "MST", see figure 1.1.
figure 1.1 ||=======||==|| MB........ MST.. SLV Hopefully the BIOS detects the HDD, if so, boot to the XP cd. Insert the XP CD into the drive, press F8, F10, F12 [which ever one will take you to the boot menu, you should see it on the POST screen], select the CD rom, and press "any key" when prompted. Follow the directions within the setup. |
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08-04-2009, 03:45 PM
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thank you i will try it hopefully tonight and post results.
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