boot from floppy

[jimijames]

Hi I'm trying to update the firmware for a dvd writer and need to get my pc (xp pro) to boot from a floppy.

I have rebooted with the floppy in drive a, but the pc just starts as normal.

These are my bios>boot settings;

I've had a look in bios under boot and it says;

1 removable device (disabled)

2 IDE hard drive

3 ATAPI CD-ROM (LG.....

4 other boot device (disabled)

plug and play o/s yes

quick post (enabled)

floppy seek during post yes

Can anyone help with this,

thanks.

[leprechaun_40]

In your bios you need to change the boot order. Have it look for the floppy, then the hard drive. Having it do a floppy seek won't do it. It'll just look at the floppy and then boot to the hard drive, that's all that does.:eek: Good luck.

The order should go.
1. floppy drive
2. Hard drive
3. other drive (cd, etc.)

[jimijames]

Once I'm in bios, how do I change the boot order?

[jimijames]

leprechaun, it's sorted, thanks for your help,

jimi.

[leprechaun_40]

Welcome, glad ya got it working:t