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Hmmmmm...well...I have "Taps" in my Windows media folder...will make sure I play it... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
A good thing to do is check to make sure all your fans are working properly. You'll need to plug in the mobo, check all your fan connections (making sure they aren't just plugged into each other... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/) Then turn on the system for just enough time to eye-check that the fans are working. Then turn the system off (by holding in the power switch for a couple of seconds). Just keep your mitts outta there when you do this....
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OK something strange happened and it double posted then deleted both.
I said I have to change over these monitors too. Then I'll be ready to plug it up. I'll post just before I do. Then right after I plug it up, so if you don't hear back....I'm dead.
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Just a quick "review": Put your vid card in the AGP (small brown) slot first, then skip the first PCI (medium-white slots), put the sound card in PCI#2, then put the modem in the ISA slot (long black slot) (if it's your old one) or, if the new one, in the last PCI
slot. Make sure all cards are screwed down.
Make sure they are well seated in the slots. Next, put all your IDE and ATA cables on the drives and connect to the mobo.
Next, taking the power cables/plugs one at a time, plug them into the drives--remember to plug a small one into the floppy drive. Use the extra (unused) ones to connect to the fans if not done so already.
Once done with all that, double check all connections.
Connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse (that's all you'll need for the moment)--modem optional if you're using your old system to communicate to here.
Turn the system on one more time to check that the fans are still working--should also see a light or lights glowing on the mobo- check the front of the case real quick to make sure the power LED is glowing also. (All this can be done in just a few seconds).
Turn the system off again. Put the side panel on.
Do the list I sent you to make changes to the BIOS, FDISK and FORMAT etc. IN ORDER!
I may have to leave here for an hour or so (can't help it---sorry), but I'll be standing by tonight.... (cancelled my flight to SD...brother called...the gerbil herd was diagnosed with paw-and-mouth disease...)
BTW: If the unit doesn't power up, and you've checked everything, take a look at the back of the power supply and see if you didn't inadvertently turn off the ps switch--happened to me a few times--it's very easy to do.
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OH, AND PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T BE PUTTING THOSE CARDS IN, ETC. WITH THE POWER CORD PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET....MAKE DAMN SKIPPY THAT CORD IS REMOVED FROM THE SYSTEM WHILE WORKING INSIDE IT---CHECK EVERY TIME BEFORE YOU WORK ON IT.
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A couple of "duhs" on me....If you put your old modem in there, how in the *&^% are you gonna communicate back? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Also, along with the other stuff, plug in your speaker(s) so you'll know the soundcard's working---if that's the Soundblaster Live!, then the jack goes into the second hole from the gameport.
Now...after Windows is installed, you're going to have to reboot several times after making certain adjustments---it's a pain in the behind, but be patient; it's worth it. After the initial installation, you'll need to look into Device Manager and list all the "!" you see---we'll walk through each one. Most of them are there simply because Windows can't supply a driver---no prob.
As with the Soundblaster, the SB installation program will take care of those. There's just one "adjustment" of those SB drivers we need to make (disabling the "SB 16 Emulator")---very simple. We'll probably have to install the ATA drivers too--have the floppy that came with the hard drive handy--it should have those drivers on it.
So....got a necessary household chore to do right now---will be back in a little bit for you.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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I just plugged it in....and it works!!
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OK I had to run get my child from school.
Before I left I had switched the monitors but the one I put on here wouldn't come in good. I had rebooted so maybe I'll sneak this off while it's still running and try again.
Yes the power switch was off when I first plugged it up. I was worried but I saw the switch and then everything was fine.
While I was listening for the fans (which were wirring away https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ )the monitor had a bunch of stuff I missed. Soft Menu II. I turned it back off real quick. Now I'll go get out bistro's NOTES and try the rest.
tee hee!
This is great.
If this monitor won't work I won't be able to post back unless I keep switching. I have my sister on stand by to post if I need her to.
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The post are looking good. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ When that computer hits the net [still maintain her IP will go up in flames which I will be able to seee} QOH will know more about her computer than at least 90% of the folks!!!
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I fixed it. Well that's a lie. It fixed itself somehow. You praying greengoose? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Now I will begin the FDISK and FORMAT !
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Hi Train!
OK error already.
Boot disk failure. Insert system disk and press enter.
I did over and over several times and it just keeps saying that.
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OK...don't panic. Did you do the BIOS changes? If not, do those first. Step-by-step now. Don't get in a hurry. BUT...before you do that--check that hard drive (unplug first please...). Make sure it's set for MASTER, then check the cable---black end connector into the hd--red stripe facing side with the power connector, blue end on the mobo in the ATA connector. Then do that BIOS thing. You're well on your way.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
BTW, do you have that Win 98 startup floppy in? Good idea down below there Mosaic1....
CONGRATS ON YOUR THOUSAND! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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1003 by the counter. I have never figured away around that one. So, watching closely.
BISTRO damsel in destress here.!
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Also make sure the blue end on the mobo is oriented right--should be keyed for this, but make sure the red striped side is on PIN #1.
Whoops..Mosaic's post disappeared..? Might be a good idea to do a scandisk on that Win 98 startup floppy in your soon-to-be-old system.. If errors come up, make a fresh copy with your Win CD. Don't really need to have it in for the BIOS work, but might as well, so you don't forget. You'll enter the BIOS before that disk has a chance to boot anyway.
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I need to do the bios first but it all rolls by and then that message pops up.. I checked the cables and everything looks fine.
It ends with that message. I tried pushing the control key, it counts real fast. Lists the video card and a whole bunch of stuff.
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So do I want that floppy in now? I thought that was for the FDISK and format. Should I put it in here and see if it works?
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I'm in the BIOS ! It rolls by quick but I cought it this time. Control H. Gives you about 2 seconds to see that.
I'll do that and be back. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Check my edit above. Not really necessary right now--if it doesn't work you can make another one. For right now, boot up and be watching for that prompt on the screen (maybe at the bottom) and get to the BIOS and make all those changes---I'm right here if you need help.
Mosaic1: Thanks...right now I'm smoking a floppy disk.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Whoa girl!!! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ She beat me to it.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Seven choices.
Create RAID
Delete RAID
Duplicate Mirror Disk
Remove Spare Disk
Set Drive Mode
Select Boot Disk
Lots of other stuff but those are all it will let me pick.
Oh and F1 for View Array Status.
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Try Drive Mode. Post back what it says. Don't really want to set up RAID. Are those the only categories it has?
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OK wrong BIOS. I rebooted and it's the Delete key for set up.
NOW I'm in there.
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Good...now I'll just take some heart medicine and calm down.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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The first one is IDEHDD Autodetect.
I tried that but it tells me the size is 10243. That's not right.
It's 20Gig, Should I tell it ?
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Take a look at that tip sheet i sent you. Should be able to set Type and Mode to "Auto". Don't freelance on me now... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
DO NOT use the HDD detect! Go on to the rest. If you've already done it, fine. But do JUST what's on the list.
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Thinking about it, I may have mentioned in an earlier post/tip sheet about that HDD detect. If so, I was wrong---don't need it really. Don't worry about what it says for now---your hard drive will be controlled by a different "system" (ATA) so to speak.
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Just a couple things.
When I set the CPU speed (it was 433Mhz) It won't let me do anything else. Just jumps down to Spread Spectrum Modulated. Everything else I found. Except Parallel Port Mode : ECP
CPU temp is 82 degrees F https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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That's fine. Is it set for the right speed of your processor now? (866)? Remember to use "Save settings and Exit"? Otherwise the changes won't take. That printer/ECP setting is in there--sometimes hard to find. Don't worry about it for now. Save the settings and you're ready for the next step. FDISK and Format. Put the startup floppy in and reboot. have the fdisk/format sheet ready. Rememember that the fdisk/format program will give you dire warnings that it will wipe out all data---GOOD---you don't have any data to begin with https://discussions.virtualdr.com/. Make sure you say NO to CD-Rom support (for now) and YES to large disk support. Make your Primary partition--reboot and do the Format.
Signed,
"Anxiously Awaiting"
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Climbing the wall is closer to the truth here.
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Oooooooooooo...I'm feeling dizzzzzzzzy.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
QOH, just folllllllow the tiiiiippppsssssheeeet....
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I have never heard squeals of joy over the internet before. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Wow!! Sumpin' else. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ You"re almost there QoH. Be cool and follow the directions. Stop and think. You're doin' it. We need to celebrate. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Glad you're here Mosaic to see this. (I stopped cold turkey 7 yrs. ago. Never looked back) https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Bistro, Keep it up focus and you will beat it. Besides, you could build a computer a year with the savings and have change left.
Train, what we are "seeing" has never happened on the internet before. Less than 90 days as I recall. Hip HIp Hooray for the queen of Hearts. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Yeah buddie!!!!!!! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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QOH, after you FORMAT, when it tells you how much of the disk was formatted, post back with that number--want to check.
Hoo-hah! We be moving now....
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Yall better wait for me!
It's still gives me that message about the boot disk error. I made a new disk. Still that message. I unplugged it and checked all the connections again. It is fine. Now what?
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Where it began http://discussions.virtualdr.com/For...ML/032147.html
date 11-22-2000 11:22 AM
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I just took it out. It has jumpers on it too. 5 rows of 3 pins.
First three vertical has a vertical pin starts at the bottom.
Then a horizontal one at the top on the second and third set
and on the last vertical row is another one vertical on the top pin.
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I believe it's your floppy drive that's the culprit. Double-check---is the red stripe away from or toward the power connection? Whichever it is, reverse it. Make sure the connection to the mobo is correct.
Make sure it has power (little plug).
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The very first Delta Computer. Impressive. Like a baby being born. Whatcha naming the newborn QoH? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Sounds like it's really strong and healthy. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Train, think we ought to frame where we started. Went back on your link and re read it. Almost brings tears. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Being born, I agree greengoose1, and having been at child births before. Glad I'm deaf https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
They may not like our framing the server you know. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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I'll flip it over and see. I also have "little sweety" apart her if I need another floppy.
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No problem folks---jump right in...the jacuzzi's getting hot.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
If after reversing that connection, QOH, the floppy light stays on, then just reverse it back.
EDIT: I hope you have the end with the twist closest to the floppy drive. "Long" end goes to the mobo.
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Now it says disk I/O error. Replace the disk and press any key. Over and over
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Her Highness is going to really be hard to live with, you know that. I can see it now when she answers a newbie "yep been there - done it - what is your question - simple really -----" https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Woe is us.
Yuh think a computer forum is dull, boring, nerdie etc. Not so, this is the best game in town tonight. And if I'm not mistaken the Delta came right up also.
Also a record day of posting for Operation Delta as a fever pitch was attained and sustained. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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