Formatting new hard disc help
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I've just built my first PC but I've come to a halt. I can't install Windows XP as it appears I got to format my new hard disc first. How do I go about this? |
When you boot the PC from the XP disc it will give you the option to create partitions and format the disc as part of the install.
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Hi
The thing is I can't boot from the installation disc. Installed xp on loads of old machines but never one brand new. Any ideas. It on a Shuttle XPC. |
Have you set the bios to boot from CD before HDD ?
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Yes
Looking at Bios now. 1st boot device (previously changed from floppy) = CDROM 2nd = Hard Disk 3rd = CDROM I get "DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER". ??? |
Do you have another cd rom in the machine, try the disc in that.
Try another cd rom from another machine, just hang it on the ribbon and power cable. I've known some to be funny about booting. Has the xp install disc worked in the past on ther machines? dipster |
Or use a windows 98/me boot floppy and format the HD using the string format C: /s at the A prompt.
Or make a xp boot floppy using another working machine and use them. |
I always download the manufacturers boot disk (maxblast etc) as it can format and partition a new drive in under 5 seconds allowing a full install in under 20 minutes.
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Originally Posted by lightning101
I always download the manufacturers boot disk (maxblast etc) as it can format and partition a new drive in under 5 seconds allowing a full install in under 20 minutes.
Also, should a new HD jumpers be set as master or slave? |
If its the main C: bootable drive, make it a master and disconnect any other hard drives and card readers etc. If you think the drive has a problem maxblast also has a bootable drive checker that thoroughly scans the drive and gives an error code so that you can obtain an RMA returns number from the manufacturer.
When you boot the maxtor CD, you need to initialise the hard drive, then select format and partition for "windows XP" and tick the "SP1 or greater" box. Then it should exit and you just reboot with your windows xp and do a straightforward install with no partitioning or formatting. :) |
Originally Posted by Robocop
Yes
Looking at Bios now. 1st boot device (previously changed from floppy) = CDROM 2nd = Hard Disk 3rd = CDROM I get "DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER". ??? |
I got one IDE cable serving both CD-rom and HD. When installing starting a new system for the first time (No o/s etc), what jumper setting should the CD ROm and HD be set at. Master/slave etc.
I have a Maxtor 10plus 6L080P0 hard disc and a Pioneer DVR-111 DVD-CD writer. Thanks Kevin |
If they are on one cable, the hard drive should be set to MASTER and the CD rom to SLAVE. The Blue end of the IDE cable goes into the IDE0 or primary slot on the motherboard, then the mid point into the hard drive and the final or terminal end into the CDROM.
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Originally Posted by Robocop
I got one IDE cable serving both CD-rom and HD. When installing starting a new system for the first time (No o/s etc), what jumper setting should the CD ROm and HD be set at. Master/slave etc.
I have a Maxtor 10plus 6L080P0 hard disc and a Pioneer DVR-111 DVD-CD writer. Thanks Kevin |
Before you go any further you MUST have the hard drive as master and the CD ROM as slave. Make sure you are 100 % on this.
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Just checked and double checked and def HD = master (IDE black connector) and DVD = slave (grey Connector) as far as jumpers and IDE cable.
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Originally Posted by Robocop
Just checked and double checked and def HD = master (IDE black connector) and DVD = slave (grey Connector) as far as jumpers and IDE cable.
First = Floppy (If you have one?) Second = CD-ROM Third = HDD0 Also in the BIOS you can definately see the CD-ROM and your HDD listed? If all looks okay then try booting off the XP CD to start your Installation. If your still getting a "DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER" then I put this down to the XP CD being at fault. |
Dumb question, be where in the bios am I looking for CD-ROM and HDD?
Tried 2 different XP discs with no joy. Do I have/need to partition the new HD? Thanks for your continued help btw. :) |
Originally Posted by Robocop
Dumb question, be where in the bios am I looking for CD-ROM and HDD?
Tried 2 different XP discs with no joy. Do I have/need to partition the new HD? Thanks for your continued help btw. :) IDE0 MASTER 'device name' IDE0 SLAVE 'device name' IDE1 MASTER 'device name' IDE1 SLAVE 'device name' If you are not getting anything listed in there then your devices arn't being seen by the PC. Whats your job again? :confused: |
I was going to try an indian accent like dell do :lol1:
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Errrrrr
Nothing there listed. :notworthy I'm not in I.T. at all. Car rental. Best stick to that eh :) What next boss. |
Originally Posted by Robocop
Errrrrr
Nothing there listed. :notworthy I'm not in I.T. at all. Car rental. Best stick to that eh :) What next boss. |
[quote=jpor]I believe you will see this in the first menu option: 'Standard CMOS Features'. In there you should see a list of:
IDE0 MASTER NONE IDE0 SLAVE NONE IDE1 MASTER NONE IDE1 SLAVE NONE If you are not getting anything listed in there then your devices arn't being seen by the PC. I've even tried a different IDE cable. Also got a old HD in it now to try and it does the same nothing. |
[quote=Robocop]
Originally Posted by jpor
I believe you will see this in the first menu option: 'Standard CMOS Features'. In there you should see a list of:
IDE0 MASTER NONE IDE0 SLAVE NONE IDE1 MASTER NONE IDE1 SLAVE NONE If you are not getting anything listed in there then your devices arn't being seen by the PC. I've even tried a different IDE cable. Also got a old HD in it now to try and it does the same nothing. Have a look for these. Hopefully it's this that's causing the devices not to be seen. If on DISABLE then set to ENABLE. Once done save BIOS settings nad let the PC reboot. I take it when you power on the PC, the HDD whirls up and the DVD ROM drive light flashes on and off? |
[quote=jpor]
Originally Posted by Robocop
Okay another option to look for in the BIOS. IDE channel 1 = ENABLE/DISABLE IDE channel 2 = ENABLE/DISABLE. Have a look for these. Hopefully it's this that's causing the devices not to be seen. If on DISABLE then set to ENABLE. Once done save BIOS settings nad let the PC reboot. I take it when you power on the PC, the HDD whirls up and the DVD ROM drive light flashes on and off? 'Integrated Peripherals': Then 'Onchip IDE Device': Then check for these 2 : Onchip Primary PCI IDE = Enabled Onchip Secondary PCI IDE = Enabled |
HHs whirls DVD light flashes etc.
These may help. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_1268.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_1267.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_1266.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_1265.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_1264.jpg |
Nice screen shots :thumb:
Okay that helps. I have noticed that on screenshot 1 you have SATA mode set to IDE. Can you disable this? As I think this isn't helping matters. And on screenshot 4 set 'Boot other device' to disabled. |
No, In SATA mode choices are " IDE, RAID or AHCI" ????
Changed the 'Boot other device' to disabled. Same message. :( |
Do I need a floppy drive connected up at this point? Tried it with/out but at present not fitted.
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Originally Posted by Robocop
No, In SATA mode choices are " IDE, RAID or AHCI" ????
Changed the 'Boot other device' to disabled. Same message. :( Any chance of any screenshots on how you have your devices connected? |
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