xp wont install from CD!!!

Hello guest,
default
To benefit from all extra features you need to log in or sign up.
General Software Discuss, xp wont install from CD!!! at Software forum; I purchased a new motherboard and ram for my computer. After installing the new mb and ram i started up the computer and i got the evil blue screen, which was no problem as i backed everything up in case this happens so i can reinstall everything. The problem is

default_avatar
Nush (New on Forum)
Posts: 26
Posted: 15-10-2004
I purchased a new motherboard and ram for my computer. After installing the new mb and ram i started up the computer and i got the evil blue screen, which was no problem as i backed everything up in case this happens so i can reinstall everything. The problem is that i cant boot from the CD so i can wipe the hd and install xp again, before on the old mb i could by going to f12 and selecting boot from cd but there is no option like that now.. Help ME!!!!!!

the motherboard i am now using is the Gigabyte GA-8i848PG. Is there anyway to do it from bios? all suggestion will be appreciated thx
default_avatar
Today (MyCE Staff)
Posts: 15,596
Skith's Avatar
Skith (CD Freaks Senior Member)
Posts: 328
Posted: 15-10-2004
You may have to set the boot order in your motherboard's bios. You usually enter the bios *after the ram is checked during POST* by pressing the Del or F4 key when prompted (at least on the systems I have used). Check your motherboard manual for detials. You would want to set the device boot order to 1st device: CDROM then 2nd Device: HDD0 (for IDE device) or SATA (for sata device).

You may also want to check the manufacturers website for a BIOS update, and instructions on how to perform the flash.

***WARNING***
***Incorrectly flashing your boards BIOS could render it useless... However, some Gigabyte boards support DUAL BIOS, so if the process fails the backup will kick in. You will have to check whether your board supports this feature.***

Good Luck!
default_avatar
Etp41 (New on Forum)
Posts: 6
Posted: 17-10-2004
I would be interested to see how you get on as I am also having trouble with a gigabyte MB a GA-8IPE775 Pro.See my post.
ETP41.
Bob's Avatar
Bob (I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title)
Posts: 17,522
Posted: 17-10-2004
the MB's drivers are different.........probably have to format with the HD's software and then install XP.
__________________
"You've got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My Not So New Anymore *Build* is Finished.

Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com

Keith Richards ~ "If You Want The Last Laugh........Join The Rolling Stones"
merther02's Avatar
merther02 (CDFreaks Resident)
Posts: 1,371
Posted: 17-10-2004
You could do a floppy boot?
__________________
Specs:
2000mb ddr2 ram, 19" TFT Monitor, Amd Athlon XP 3500+ X2 Creative Labs 7.1 THX Gigaworks S570, GeforceFX 7900 GT 512mb DDR3 RAM, Creative Audigy 2 7.1 ZS, Toshiba DVD-ROM,
Plextor Premium 52x32x52
nForce something-or-other, 2 HDD 300gb RAID

click here to join cdfreaks

Never forget your ABCD,
Alcohol 120%, BlindWrite,
CloneCD, Daemon Tools
default_avatar
Nush (New on Forum)
Posts: 26
Posted: 17-10-2004
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!

i had to change one of the jumpers on my dvd rom from cable select to slave, this didnt make the boot from cd option appear but allowed me to go into bios, detect the dvd rom by going to advanced settings and then detecting ide cable slave and master connections. I then changed the booting order to primary->floppy, secondart->cdrom, third->hard disk. Then the computer entered the boot from cd function. Once windows was installed i then changed the booting sequence back too floppy, hard disk and the last to cd rom.

If anyone else has this prob try this cos it worked for me, thx everyone who tried to help me out
ckin2001's Avatar
ckin2001 (CDFreaks Resident)
Posts: 3,468
Posted: 18-10-2004
you can also boot to dos with a floppy and install xp from there
__________________
www.livingwithoutmicrosoft.org

last 5 cd's
Avril Lavigne - Whatever the new one is called
Lucky Boys Confusion - Throwing the Game
lostprophets - Start Something
Story of the Year - Page Avenue
Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots



Don't let schooling interfere with your education.
-Mark Twain
There's more to MyCE.com

Listen up, we've got more. Product information on 102,541 products. Our experts have written 521 articles. We've gathered 16,068 news items for you to always keep updated.

Active Commenters

Posting Rules

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Similar Threads

People who found this also searched for

  • after i format hd with xp cd it wont go to install guide
  • booting from cd yet my computer wont give an option to install my xp
  • can't install xp from cd
  • cd wont install
  • cds wont install
  • computer wont install xp
  • dvd and cd dont work after install xp
  • ga 8i848pg boot problems
  • how to install xp if it wont install
  • install xp from dvd
  • install xp wont install from cd
  • my computer wont install xp
  • no option to install xp
  • pc wont install xp
  • reinstall xp with different cd
  • seanix wont install xp
  • when installing xp from cd wont work
  • why wont my computer install cd programs
  • why wont xp install
  • why wont xp install on laptop
  • wont instal disc
  • xp os cd won't completely install
  • xp will not install looking for hd
  • xp will not install on my computer
  • xp wont go into install
  • xp wont install
  • xp wont install from cd
  • xp wont install on my pc
All times are GMT +2. The time now is 17:01.
Top