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by bp6matus
Thu Jul 08, 2004 1:36 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: boot from atapi cdrom: failure
Replies: 13
Views: 19177

the cdrom is connected to ide 2 as the master. el torrito is the standard for 'bootable' cdroms, which means that you can boot from it.... older cdroms sometimes are not el torrito, hence not bootable. the bios settings for boot sequence are cdrom/c/a...so cdrom is before c. i can however set the ma...
by bp6matus
Wed Jul 07, 2004 11:58 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: boot from atapi cdrom: failure
Replies: 13
Views: 19177

boot from atapi cdrom: failure

hi folks, i recently flashed my bios and then tried to install a new OS but i keep getting the error 'boot from atapi cdrom: failure', even though the cdrom is bootable and the cdrom is eltorito. i've tired other roms and other drives and the same thing happens each time. any thoughts as to what thi...
by bp6matus
Wed Jul 07, 2004 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bios upgrage / CMOS fiasco
Replies: 5
Views: 7867

ok, so perhaps not all is lost...

any ideas as to why i can't get the computer to boot from a cdrom? i've selected cdrom/c/a in the bios but i never see 'press any key to boot from cdrom'.

thanks in advance!!
by bp6matus
Wed Jul 07, 2004 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bios upgrage / CMOS fiasco
Replies: 5
Views: 7867

ok, i was mistaken about the cmos jumper. my manual seems to have the picture of pins 1-3 reversed so it actaully is set to the normal position.... when i boot up with this new bios i get a 'highpoint technology bios' menu that say's 'press ctrl-h to enter bios' but it never works (although the firs...
by bp6matus
Tue Jul 06, 2004 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bios upgrage / CMOS fiasco
Replies: 5
Views: 7867

bios upgrage / CMOS fiasco

hi folks.. i pulled out an old bp6 i bought when they first came out. long story short, i went to upgrade the bios w/ the files located here, but i think i made a big boo-boo when i came time to discharging the CMOS. i didn't pull the +5v battery out. now the computer will only come on with the jump...