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W2K not recognizing CDROM?
Using W2K Professional and for some reason it's not recognizing my ATAPI CDROM drive. I am able to open and close the drive. BIOS recognizes the drive. It is set to slave of IDE channel 1 with a HDD set as master. Any suggestions?- bryanmcl
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- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
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cmos problem, can't POST
The RAM, CPU, and heatsink are all in place. I'm not sure if I cleared the CMOS, though. I set the CLRCMOS jumper to it's clear position and powered the box back up... wouldn't start, but the power WAS on (could see it on the motherboard). Set the jumper back to it's original position...- bryanmcl
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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cmos problem, can't POST
Hey, I'm having a problem getting one of my computers to boot up... was adjusting the motherboard the other day and I must have knocked something loose. When it powers up it says "CMOS Checksum Error -- Defaults Loaded" and then freezes. I've tried replacing the CMOS battery, no luck. I'm...- bryanmcl
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
