RE: How to change IDE-0 to Ide-1 in windows 98

[Bob M]

I reformatted my hard drive in windows 98. However, now I can't boot with my
floppy boot disk. I get a messages searching for boot record from IDE-0..OK
and invalid sys disk, replace the disk and hit any key. How can I change my
IDE-0 to IDE-1 so it will accept my boot disk in drive A. I am unable to type
anything, when I hit any key the above message appears and that is as far as
I can go.
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Help! Bob M


"tim" wrote:

> I will repost with more details . My w98se cannot boot up. It will freeze
> after "Memory testing: 131072k ok"
> and the cursor is no where to be seen.
>
> At the bottom of the screen, there are 3 commands
> Press F8-to enable System Configuration
> Press F9- to select Boot Device after POST
> Press DEL to enter SETUP
> and none of these commandsget me anywhere.
>
> The best I can go is when I press DEL upon start up, its says 'Emtering
> SETUP and just freeze there. Please advice what can I do next? Thanks
>
>
>
> What can I do next? Can I use another
> pc win 98 boot floppy? (pc used by young ones playing internet games, NAV2005
> updated regularly). Many thanks for uour assistance

 

[glee]

Your floppy drive is not on an IDE channel. The message you get is because the
computer is trying to boot from the hard drive on the primary IDE channel, IDE-0.
IDE-1 would be the secondary IDE channel, which is probably where your CD drive is
connected.

To boot from the floppy drive, you need to enter the BIOS setup program when the
computer is first turned on, and change the Boot Order or Boot Sequence so that it
checks to boot from the floppy drive first, then the hard drive.

To enter the BIOS setup program you have to press a key or key combination when
prompted on your screen as the computer is first turned on. It may show a message
at the top or bottom of the screen which says something like "Press F1 to enter
Setup..." or "Press Delete to enter setup" or something along those lines.

Once you have entered BIOS setup and changed the boot order (don't mess with
anything else), you Exit Saving Changes and start with the boot floppy.

If you have never entered the BIOS setup you may want to get the help of someone who
has.

How to enter the BIOS or CMOS setup.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000192.htm

How to access/enter Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

BIOS - the setup program used in personal computers - Page 1 of 2
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/BIOS.htm

--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+


"Bob M" <bobm@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:200EFDA5-F129-4F90-87FF-45A0AA3F4A3F@microsoft.com...
>I reformatted my hard drive in windows 98. However, now I can't boot with my
> floppy boot disk. I get a messages searching for boot record from IDE-0..OK
> and invalid sys disk, replace the disk and hit any key. How can I change my
> IDE-0 to IDE-1 so it will accept my boot disk in drive A. I am unable to type
> anything, when I hit any key the above message appears and that is as far as
> I can go.
> --
> Help! Bob M
>
>
> "tim" wrote:
>
>> I will repost with more details . My w98se cannot boot up. It will freeze
>> after "Memory testing: 131072k ok"
>> and the cursor is no where to be seen.
>>
>> At the bottom of the screen, there are 3 commands
>> Press F8-to enable System Configuration
>> Press F9- to select Boot Device after POST
>> Press DEL to enter SETUP
>> and none of these commandsget me anywhere.
>>
>> The best I can go is when I press DEL upon start up, its says 'Emtering
>> SETUP and just freeze there. Please advice what can I do next? Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> What can I do next? Can I use another
>> pc win 98 boot floppy? (pc used by young ones playing internet games, NAV2005
>> updated regularly). Many thanks for uour assistance