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Software => BSD, Linux, and Unix => Topic started by: bongo on June 15, 2011, 12:09:40 PM

Title: wil not boot from cd drive
Post by: bongo on June 15, 2011, 12:09:40 PM

I am unable to boot any x86 bootable cd that will boot on other x86 computers. The bios is set to boot from: 1st)cd-rom 2nd)removable_device 3rd)Hard_Drive 4th)Network.

Title: Re: wil not boot from cd drive
Post by: Allan on June 15, 2011, 01:04:13 PM

There are 4 reasons your system will not boot from a cd:

1) The cd is not the first device in the boot order or
2) The cd is no good or not bootable or
3) The cd drive is shot or
4) The mobo battery needs to be replaced

Title: Re: wil not boot from cd drive
Post by: maxum on June 16, 2011, 10:58:48 AM

Is your CD is a downloaded ISO file or you bought your cd? what is on the cd?