It sounds like you may have a hardware problem that needs to be fixed
before a boot will take place. Check your IDE cables to make sure none
is plugged in backwareds (some don't have a key to insure proper
installation).

Peter
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-----Original Message-----
Win XP Pro in CD-Rom.  System starts normal.  Memory check shows all 512
Meg.  Recognizes Maxtor HD and Asus CD.  I had it set up so boot
sequence was CD>HD>Floppy.  Got to AMIBIOS Setup Configuration screen
and stopped.  Over a whole lot of tries, it has (2 times) gone into a
Novell 10/100 ethernet setup check screen where it counted off some kind
of ROM up to 200 then stopped.  It has gone to the XP CD twice and
reported "Can't find NTLDR."  The HD is brand new and unformatted.

Got tired of doing this over and over.  Decided to install Win 98SE from
boot disk and upgrade after.  Set boot sequence to Floppy>HD>CD.  No
good.  Usually stops at AMIBIOS Setup Configuration screen.  The few
times it has gone past this, it reports I/O system error, Press any key.
That leads to endless repetition of the same except for an occasional
"Invalid System Disk error.  Replace disk, press any key."  I'm at wits
end (a very short journey).  I've checked to make sure everything is
seated (not that much to check).  I'm concerned that the MB may be bad
(I know it's not a very good board).  XP Pro does o run in my old
computer so I know the disk is good.  Oh yeah, the CD activity light
stays on the whole time computer is on as long as disk is in it.  I need
your help.  Thanks in advance.

Art Cassel

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