Compaq system bios D14 (01/08/2003)
Compaq Ultra3 Bios 3.02.01
2001 Adaptec
Dual core 2.3 GHz
4GB RAM
2 Internal Fans
1 External Fan
2 PMM's (Processesor memory modules)
1 PCI-E 64bit-wide SCSI HDD Smart Array Adapter [space for 6 drives]
6 SCSI drives [38.2 GB]
1 IDE Seagate HD 40GB
1 Dvd Writer
Boots cmos fine.
Memory check works.
Dual cpu's are found. Correct frequency speed.
F9 for Bios Settings.
All settings are optimized default. IDE HD is found.
Boot sequence
1. IDE HD
2. CDROM
3. PCI-E SCSI Smart array adapter
4. Floppy Drive
I copied files to IDE HD from windows xp disc (I also tried vista and windows 7)
The problem is when the windows disc wants to reboot it reboots then starts up but does not automatically continue setup.
It states that the server is currently configured for windows.NT/2000.
I went into bios settings and changed OS selection to other OS (and also tried OS/2)
Yet still it boots and instead of continuing installation tries a 'PXE NIC' Boot [then searching for DHCP connection.]
I have tried changing boot sequence, reinstalling the disc again then changing the OS selection every way I can yet it still refuses to continue the installation using the IDE HD.
I've tried using different IDE HD's. I've also tried to boot without the Smart Array PCI-E adapter still yet it changes nothing.
The motherboard has no damage i'm aware of, the server has never been dropped, in fact for it's age, is in nice condition.
No dust Build up,
There isn't much else I can do. No one in my class for Polytech can figure it out.
Any ideas?
Is there something stupid i'm doing?