cd module not reccognized

Question

have a lattitude cpi 400gt.  bought a new hard drive bootable. the lattitude has a removable floppy and cd modules. i need to put a windows operationg system on c deive but when i boot only the floppy a drive works. when i remove the cd modules the system does not see it .. how can i put on a operationg system on c: drive and use the cd

leduke30 · Answer

See the Post I left for 'minh3k' at the head of this page

dsch53 · Answer

cant use cd on parrelel cable, cd is slide in modual.  and when i want to use the floopy i supose to remove cd module  and insert f;ooppy module then back again to use cd. but floopy is recognized and cd is not.

leduke30 · Answer

OK, use the Parallel Port Cable for the Floppy Drive ONLY.   Put the CDROM in the Media bay. Use a W98 Boot Disk in the Floppy drive to 'Start your Computer with CDROM Support'  That will boot the CDROM and install the drivers for it; then put in your W98 CD, type and enter Setup at the prompt. That should get you going. The problem you are having is that the Boot Disk/DOS programs look for the CDROM and when it does not find one, it does not install drivers for one. You have to have both drives in use simultaneously and the only way that happens is with THAT cable. The CDROM will not work hooked to THAT cable, it is strictly for the Floppy Message Edited by leduke30 on 12-13-2003 11:53 AM

dsch53 · Answer

thanks, what is this cable, were do i get it, and what is it called. can i get it at radio shack (dont laugh) or from dell only. and if so i looked at the dell site and could not find such cables or accesseries..

leduke30 · Answer

Ebay will have many and sometimes at very cheap prices. Just make sure you get one for one of the CP models as they are all compatible for that series. If you enter Dell Floppy Cable in the search slot on Ebay's Home page, it  will give you the listings.

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