Windows 7 is DVD only, so if you are using a CD-ROM (most common and default option for an old 1600SC), then it won't work. I don't believe the 1600SC can even boot to USB, so you'll either need a DVD-ROM drive or set up a network boot/location to install from.
I thought the same so I stuck a DVD Rom drive in and same issue. No f11 upon boot up to modify the boot sequence. BIOS indicates it is there. Even if I didn't have a DVD Rom shouldn't I still be given a boot sequence option for the HDD and the floppy?
There is not always an F11 prompt. If not, then you just need to make sure the boot sequence in the BIOS has the CD/DVD drive FIRST, and that it has a checkmark by it to enable it as a boot device.
theflash1932
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Windows 7 is DVD only, so if you are using a CD-ROM (most common and default option for an old 1600SC), then it won't work. I don't believe the 1600SC can even boot to USB, so you'll either need a DVD-ROM drive or set up a network boot/location to install from.
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Thanks for the reply.
I thought the same so I stuck a DVD Rom drive in and same issue. No f11 upon boot up to modify the boot sequence. BIOS indicates it is there. Even if I didn't have a DVD Rom shouldn't I still be given a boot sequence option for the HDD and the floppy?
theflash1932
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April 2nd, 2017 21:00
There is not always an F11 prompt. If not, then you just need to make sure the boot sequence in the BIOS has the CD/DVD drive FIRST, and that it has a checkmark by it to enable it as a boot device.