F2 open the BIOS (setup page). You will see a list of
functions on each page, which are selected using the arrow
keys, pages are selected by using the sideward arrows.
Actions are completed using the F keys or enter.
Before you begin changing the BIOS, you should read some of
the on-line information on your BIOS and then just look at
each page to see what settings can be changed.
The ONLY setting you want to change is the BOOT which is
probably a page listed at the top, which you will select
with the arrow key/enter. Then you will see a boot order
device, arrow to select the first, then right arrow
(probably) to select the choice for first.
Then you will "exit saving changes" which is probably F10,
but read the prompts on your screen.
You can use the Bel Arc Advisor (free from)
www.belarc.com
to determine your actual mobo make/model and serial number.
Then go to the mfg'r website and download the mobo manual,
it will have the info you need.
| I have tried this
| By pressing F2 it takes meinto the setup page and then i
| get completely lost.
|
| From the c:/ if i try to change to the D:
| It says that this driver is invalid.
|
|
|
| >-----Original Message-----
| >Use the following procedure to install Windows XP:
| >
| >The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools
| necessary
| >to partition and format your drive. Follow this
| procedure and allow
| >Windows XP to partition and format your drive:
| >
| >NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your
| peripheral hardware
| > devices, except the monitor, mouse and
| keyboard, before installing XP.
| >
| >1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first
| bootable device".
| >
| > ===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
| > ===>
|
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
| >
| >2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and
| reboot your computer.
| >3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow
| the instructions.
| >4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to
| delete the existing
| > Windows partitions, then create a new partition,
| then format the primary
| > partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install
| Windows XP.
| >
| >5. Clean Install Windows XP
| >
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
| >
| > [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
| >
| >6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn
| on XP's Firewall.
| > ==>
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
| >
| >7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows
| Update website
| > and download the available "Critical Updates".
| >
| >8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and
| visit the support website
| > of the manufacturer of the computer to download
| and install any
| > available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as
| video adapter
| > and audio drivers.
| >
| >9. If you happen to run into any installation
| difficulties, use the following resources:
| >
| > How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During
| Installation
| >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
| scid=kb;EN-US;310064
| >
| > Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
| >
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm
| >
| > [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
| >
| >--
| >Carey Frisch
| >Microsoft MVP
| >Windows XP - Shell/User
| >
| >Be Smart! Protect your PC!
| >
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
| >
|
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| ---------------
| >
| > | >
| >| I have a refurbed PC with nothing installed
| >| I want to install XP but when i turn the pc on it just
| >| goes to the c:\ prompt
| >|
| >| Do i need to install MS DOS first?
| >.
| >
