BIOS Boot Sequence

Question

I own a Latitude CP with the latest BIOS (A16) installed.  I am trying to upgrade from Windows ME to Windows 2000.  The problem is when I change the boot sequence to CD ROM first, nothing happens.  With a Windows 2000 CD you are allowed to boot from the CD.  Another problem is the Latitude CP comes with a swappable floppy and CD drive.  If I use floppy discs to boot, there is no opportunity to swap the floppy drive with the CD drive.  It is one or the other - not both.  I'm really struck.  Any help will be appreciated.

DeathsOverture · Answer

Are you just trying to boot from the Windows 2000 CD? You can boot from the CD-ROM drive without changing the boot sequence.

With the CD in the drive, power on your computer, tapping F12 repeatedly. A boot menu will appear. Use the up and down arrow keys to select "CD(/DVD)(/CD-RW)(/DVD-RW)" and press enter.

jackpan · Answer

Tapping F12 repeatedly does nothing.  I even tried F12, Fn>F12, Alt>F12, Ctrl>F12, nothing.  All I get is a blank screen with a blinking curser.  While tapping F12 a beeping sound comes from the laptop.

jackpan · Answer

I found a cable that allowed the floppy to be attached externally.  Problem solved.  Thanks for the suggestions.  Please close this thread.

Wordex · Answer

Please, can I ask a question about ur Latitude machine. You are sure of - it is A16 version of the BIOS for CP. What is the speed of the CP with BIOS A16? Is it 750 megahertzes or less?

jackpan · Answer

Yes, it is definitely version A16.  It is less than 750MHz.  As noted in the previous message, this problem has been solved.  Thanks.

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