MASSIVE BOOT PROBLEM WITH ALTON V694D

[tim008]

HELP IM REALLY STUCK!! :confused: :confused:
I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A DUAL SOCKET 370 MOTHERBOARD (alton v694d same as pc chips m370 ), I HAVE GOT 2 OPERATING SYSTEMS ON 1 HARD DISK, 98 (MY BACKUP SYSTEM)BOOTS UP FINE.BUT WHEN I TRY TO BOOT UP 2000 (MY MAIN OPERATING SYSTEM).
IT GETS SO FAR- LOADING WINDOWS 2000, THE BAR GOES ALONG THE BOTTOM, GETS TO THE END, RESTARTS AND YOU END UP BACK IN BIOS. AND IT DOES THIS ON A LOOP?

[Midknyte]

Don't use all caps. that is considered shouting.

did you just move your hdd from an old system to your new motherboard? you can't just do that with win2k.

This link is in the Best of Motherboards (http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162276) sticky thread at the top of the forum. Look at the "best of" threads in other forums before posting next time.

How to replace the motherboard on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125)

[tim008]

(Sorry for using all caps :)) Yes i took the hdd out of my working Dell system, and just connected it onto the new dual socket motherboard, by the way the new setup is *BARE* i tested the new sysytem setup my sitting the motherboard on a yellw pages :eek:

[Midknyte]

No harm done. Just a warning because some people will take offense at that.

look at the section about a "failed" mb replacement:
For Windows 2000:
a. When you are prompted To set up Windows 2000 now, press ENTER, press ENTER.

Setup looks for any previous installations of Windows 2000 on the hard disk and then displays a list of any previous installations that it finds.
b. Use the arrow keys to select the installation that you want to repair, and then press R to select the To repair the selected Windows 2000 installation, press R option.

This will start the repair of your previous Windows 2000 installation.

[tim008]

Can i put the windows 2000 cd in now, let it autorun, install it in windows and when it reboots, switch the motherboards then?

[Midknyte]

did you read the link? there are two different paths. you can do either the upgrade path or the failed mb path.

if you can't boot to win2k, then you can't use the upgrade path.

[tim008]

Thanks, i`ll have a go in the morning, and i`ll let you know if all goes well.

[tim008]

No harm done. Just a warning because some people will take offense at that.

look at the section about a "failed" mb replacement:
:( Go as far as installing, rebooted (switched motherboard) and selected "Windows 2000 Professional Setup", i selected it and it said "Licensed for Dell Computers Only" <----- DOH!! :mad:

[tim008]

:( Got as far as installing, rebooted (switched motherboard) and selected "Windows 2000 Professional Setup", i selected it and it said "Licensed for Dell Computers Only" <----- DOH!! :mad: