Assuming your using a Full Version (not Upgrade) you'll be able to boot to
CD-ROM to install XP.(check CMOS settings to set boot order).  This will
allow you install XP fresh and not have to worry about Starting in Windows
98.

If this is an upgrade CD I am not sure at all if it's bootable...One of our
other faithful list members will have clearer answer on that part....I do
prefer full versions to upgrades myself.

-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Paul Dalton
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 1:21 AM
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Subject: [PCBUILD] Installing XP Pro


I purchased a new motherboard (Soyo P4S Dragon Ultra), new processor
(P4/1.7) and new drive (WD 120GB) and, at the same time, bought an OEM copy
of WinXP Pro.  I would like to start "fresh" with these by using them to
replace the current mobo/processor & drive in a system I already have.

However, I am in a quandry about how to accomplish this without at least
booting to Win98SE, either the existing drive or a bootable Win98SE floppy.

Could someone provide some guidance for me on how to accomplish this?

I am also somewhat handicapped by the fact that the BIOS in my old
motherboard (SuperMicrdo P6DBE rev1) &, I think, Win98SE, will not recognize
the full 120GB of the new drive without using WD's disk mamagement software,
which would prefer to avoid.

Any suggestions?  A step by step would be really nice.

- Paul

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