Starting to build my comp

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 8:54 am

Depending on the mobo you may need to configure the CPU speed in BIOS (right now it might be running in a Safe mode). Also some AMD mobos need to be jumpered for the proper front side bus speed.

As for BIOS, until you install Windows I would strongly suggest you use the default settings in BIOS. You can tweak later.

Only install the vid card and no other cards for now - Windows installs generally go smoother the less hardware you have installed.

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:08 pm

I need a step by step of what to do... After Bios comes up do I put in the XP Pro disc?? It said somthing about Boot disk failure?? My freind somthing about I might need the boot disks..

DoPeY5007 · Post by **DoPeY5007** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:19 pm

XP is a boot disc

make sure you have it set to boot from CD-Rom

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:22 pm

How do I do that??

DoPeY5007 · Post by **DoPeY5007** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:32 pm

in the bios

First Boot Device - CD-Rom

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:39 pm

Ok.. Thanks I'll just go in bios and find that.. I'm not messing with anything else in bios until later

Also should I mess with partitions??

DoPeY5007 · Post by **DoPeY5007** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:03 pm

Originally posted by StEaLtH-X

Also should I mess with partitions??

it all depends

personally, I like leaving the drives in one partition, I have enough drives as it is with out splitting one up

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:05 pm

I set the first boot device to cd-rom... Should I set second device to floppy? Its set at HDD now..

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:48 pm

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:50 pm

People do work, we don't always have time to get right back to you. You can set it to FDD or leave it as HDD, it doesn't matter as you can change it whenever you want. No need to BUMP this as most of us use the "View New Threads" link at the top right hand corner and will see this and read it when we come back around. Just take it slow and enjoy yourself. http://www.google.com can help you a lot too if you're stuck and need an immediate answer. You should always google first..

GL HF eGo

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:52 pm

After the main screen comes on I hit F1 then I dont know how to get xp to install.. need help

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:57 pm

The bios setup the way you want? If you do, just let it run. Don't hit anything until XP starts asking you questions. You don't want to hit F1 to run setup, you'll want to hit F2 to resume, provided those are the choices you're being provided. If you aren't prompted to hit a key, then don't. Just put the CD in and let it go.. eGo

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:59 pm

Well when I turn it on it has the main screen with cpu tem ect.. Then I put in the disc..Maybe I should just wait and not hit anything.. The choices are as u know F1 to continue and DEL for setup...

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:04 pm

Then, if it asks you to hit F1 to continue, hit F1 and wait for it to boot from the CD

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:11 pm

it says "Disc boot failure Insert system disc and press Enter"

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Leave the CD in and reboot it.