Go for it Bob, don't even mess with 98. The install of XP should be very
easy. When it boots off the CD it will present you with partition and
install options. Just do like 98 and follow along. Be sure to update drivers
for MB, and all other devices after you get XP loaded. And then of course
run Windows Update.
Brad Loomis
Morro Bay, CA

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Subject: [PCBUILD] DIY powered up!


Plugged it in and nothing happened except the fans were all running.  Turns
out I had the FSB dip switches (Soltek mobo) reversed.  Then it couldn't
recognize any of the IDE devices.  Turns out the connector on the DVD drive
was upside-down.   After those minor corrections I'm in the BIOS and waiting
for advice on the OS installation.  My son thinks maybe we should install
W98 first and play with things and when we're sure we know what we're doing
scrub reformat the HDD and install XP, especially in light of the 30 day
grace period.  I think we should just go ahead and do the XP install - any
thoughts?  Remember this is our first modern build.   So far things are
looking good and we thank everyone who has made suggestions along the way.

Bob Warasila

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