About the no OS screen (with floppy image)
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There is a small hole in the front of the CD/DVD Drive
Using a paper clip, unbend it, and then push it into the hole
This will push the gear to open the drive (possibly best to do whilst the computer is off, although there isn't any safety hazard, it's just that the door may go back in !)
Using a paper clip, unbend it, and then push it into the hole
This will push the gear to open the drive (possibly best to do whilst the computer is off, although there isn't any safety hazard, it's just that the door may go back in !)
No.
But I was thinking (after I posted!)
Is there any power to the drive? You'll know this by pushing the button to close the door, or by checking My Computer for your CD
Actually if you go to My Computer, and then right click on your CD Drive, you can also eject from there too (no paper clip required)
But I was thinking (after I posted!)
Is there any power to the drive? You'll know this by pushing the button to close the door, or by checking My Computer for your CD
Actually if you go to My Computer, and then right click on your CD Drive, you can also eject from there too (no paper clip required)
Uh..that right there is impossible mate.It doesnt go past the "Please insert OS screen"
I dont hav pic but i'll try to describe it.Piture of a floppy disc,basically tellin me to put disc in.All in black so I assume thats the Boot up screen.Also I find this weird that my drive's dont even flash when I turn on pc.Even more the PC makes a few clicking sounds at boot 2.
I dont hav pic but i'll try to describe it.Piture of a floppy disc,basically tellin me to put disc in.All in black so I assume thats the Boot up screen.Also I find this weird that my drive's dont even flash when I turn on pc.Even more the PC makes a few clicking sounds at boot 2.
Bios beep codes: https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic95391.html
Also is this computer very old
Also is this computer very old
Oh Ok
Well we have finally found the problem
Please update your computer to a version that can support Windows Xp and boot from CD (which it probably doesn't have)
By the way, your computer may have vintage value (for the hardware)
Some of these parts are actually in demand for some antique dealers.
This thread can be closed
Confirmed later on that computer specs are better than first thought !
Well we have finally found the problem
Please update your computer to a version that can support Windows Xp and boot from CD (which it probably doesn't have)
By the way, your computer may have vintage value (for the hardware)
Some of these parts are actually in demand for some antique dealers.
This thread can be closed
Confirmed later on that computer specs are better than first thought !
Actually it is possible
But you need the 6 MS floppy disks and there's always the Ram issue and CPU very slow (possibly 166Mhz)
You know what I remember that floppy pic image (asking for the floppy)
They were the good days!
Regarding updating computer, it all depends on how much money you want to spend (and also what country you're in (ie all dollars aren't the same)
You could visit your local computer shop (or large retailer)
Or put another thread, asking for advice on what to buy (including Windows Xp or Vista)
Anyway, I wasn't being sarcastic before, that computer could be worth some money. Basically it's either $1 or a few hundred if it's sort after. Please put it on eBay as is. (start with say $1 and $50 shipping they're very heavy)
But you need the 6 MS floppy disks and there's always the Ram issue and CPU very slow (possibly 166Mhz)
You know what I remember that floppy pic image (asking for the floppy)
They were the good days!
Regarding updating computer, it all depends on how much money you want to spend (and also what country you're in (ie all dollars aren't the same)
You could visit your local computer shop (or large retailer)
Or put another thread, asking for advice on what to buy (including Windows Xp or Vista)
Anyway, I wasn't being sarcastic before, that computer could be worth some money. Basically it's either $1 or a few hundred if it's sort after. Please put it on eBay as is. (start with say $1 and $50 shipping they're very heavy)
I have a update: i have checked ram made a few beepings go way lol.Down to two whitch dont even come until abut 1min after boot.I spent over $1000 ez,on mods and upgrades for this pC.I eventualy just gave up.Then I looked around and found a way to fix it an here we are!.Basically I'll probably be pretty pissed off if I make 100 on it..This is USD btw.
Edit: I can give you a few of the specs:if I rem. corrctly..
1Gb Ram 2.8 mgz.
Hd like 6o gb I think.
Again thanks for all the help man.I'll get it working I hope..
Edit: I can give you a few of the specs:if I rem. corrctly..
1Gb Ram 2.8 mgz.
Hd like 6o gb I think.
Again thanks for all the help man.I'll get it working I hope..
Well,heres basically how it goes. PC goes on,Goes to IBM sreen(whitch I was wrong about seems it was 1997-2001.Anyway it continues past that.gets to this thing called remote something(lol).Starts it ....says PXE,error media failed.I already know this harddrive was a piece of ****.I thought though that if I reformatted(whitch I did,but it would freeze at 90%.Then after the fromat it would start tat No OS screen thing.Is it possible that my HD cant be saved?
Edit: Your Q: From what I rem yes it does.But I cant even get into Bios -_-
Edit: 2..Is this even worth saving..I'm tired of this -_-.Maybe I will ebay it,although I never did ebay for something big before.
Edit: Your Q: From what I rem yes it does.But I cant even get into Bios -_-
Edit: 2..Is this even worth saving..I'm tired of this -_-.Maybe I will ebay it,although I never did ebay for something big before.
PXE boot rom can be disabled in bios
It could still be saved, but I am unsure what the beep code was that you were having.
Also I'm more concerned that this thread may go on and on.
Is there anyone with more technical expertise that could have a look at your computer. (note: just about any kid above 12 will do!)
It could still be saved, but I am unsure what the beep code was that you were having.
Also I'm more concerned that this thread may go on and on.
Is there anyone with more technical expertise that could have a look at your computer. (note: just about any kid above 12 will do!)
Yes you can, you just need the correct key to press
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