Can I get a master CD for my old exoffice computer?

Question

The computer was working OK even when I changed the read only cd drive for read/write drive. The trouble occurred when I tried to connect the read only as well as the rw drive. It boots up and then goes down telling me that a reboot is necessary. I put it back to the original set up but still get the same messages. I dont have a master disc, so just a bit stuck.

Answer 1

Sounds like a BIOS Setup factor has changed, because the jumpers weren't set correctly. Did you set the jumpers on the read/write to master, and the read to Slave? I would get into BIOS Setup with the original setup you have going on right now. Set the parameters back to default. Then when the system is running smooth, power down, unplug. Install cd drives as indicated above,(may have to 'google' drives if jumper info isn't 'formed' into the back of the drives), boot up again, go immediately to BIOS Setup, and see if the cdrom read drive is 'seen' in Standard BIOS,(or CMOS), Setup. If not, use the Up/Down arrow key/s to 'highlight' the secondary slave drive, and see if it's set to Auto. Then use the ESC key to return to the main menu, and F10 to save changes. Press the y key for Yes. EDIT: More info on how to access BIOS Setup,(also additional info from me. Read the screen as the computer boots up,(starts). Watch the bottom of the screen closely,(the BIOS is doing a ram memory count right now, you may not be able to see this going on, as this screen has to be activated in BIOS Setup, but that's what's happening), for a short message, ' Press xxx key to Enter BIOS Setup. Watch closely as this screen goes by fast! If you're quick enough, you can press the Pause/Break key to stop it at this screen. The page link I'm giving you only lists the Delete key, but F1, F2, Delete, and F10 keys are used in some computer BIOSes. Have seen Insert, and Tab, also. If the key you press doesn't get you into BIOS Setup, you have to start all over. You cannot press F1, for example, and the if it doesn't work, press F2. Easiest way is to press the CTRL, ALT, and Delete keys AT THE SAME time, to restart your computer,(reboot). http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/6 (Page 2 get's more to the 'heart of the matter'.)

Answer 2

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