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1126944 2010-08-12 09:06:00 Just a hunch -- Do you have another bootable CD, doesn't matter what it is, XP, Vista, ubuntu -- just to check that the W7 DVD does or doesn't have a fault that wont allow it to boot.

If you dont, download Partition Logic (partitionlogic.org.uk) the ISO file in the CD ROM image. Extract out the ISO file, burn it with ISO software - then see if the PC will boot from that. Its only 4.5MB and may as well get something useful.

Real dumb question ( yeah I know :p ) but it does have a DVD drive and not a straight CD drive ?
wainuitech (129)
1126945 2010-08-12 09:14:00 I had thought of asking about the DVD or CD too but had not as Cicero knew he had a DVD for Win7.

Probably I should have asked though. :-)
Snorkbox (15764)
1126946 2010-08-12 10:13:00 What is the make and model of the motherboard and do you have the motherboard manual?

AsusTekeKComputer INC A6N-E2 XX No Manual

Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-109 ATA Device

Boot settings con fig has..

Quick Boot Boot up Num Lock,Full screen logo.

Tried another DVD and same result.So no apparent fault in WIN disc.
Cicero (40)
1126947 2010-08-12 10:17:00 Go into BIOS and turn off full screen logo for a start while I go find a manual. Snorkbox (15764)
1126948 2010-08-12 10:50:00 OK. I think you actually have an Asus A8N E2 motherboard as there does not appear to be an Asus A6N in the list. If so I have now got the Manual here which I can attach to an Email and send you.

Now go into the BIOS > Boot > Boot device Priority and Press Enter on the first item in the list and then change it to CDRom. Select the second item on the list and change same to Hard drive. Move around using the arrow keys.

I still have your Email address here so I can attach the manual as a PDF if you want it.
Snorkbox (15764)
1126949 2010-08-12 19:53:00 Sorry Sw,I hit the hay early last night,so will start asgain with your bios stuff.

It is a Asus A8N-E
Cicero (40)
1126950 2010-08-12 21:44:00 All my fault it would seem,I wasn't quick enough on the press any key thing,caught it now and itsall in progress.

Thanks lads and sorry for my lack of knowledge,a new memory box would be nice,if you know of one,do let me know.
Cicero (40)
1126951 2010-08-12 21:57:00 I wasn't quick enough on the press any key thing, Some are damn quick to flash past -- Good that its working now :thumbs:

The current laptop I'm working on gives you about 2 seconds (max)
wainuitech (129)
1126952 2010-08-12 22:17:00 Some are damn quick to flash past -- Good that its working now :thumbs:

The current laptop I'm working on gives you about 2 seconds (max)

Not quite there yet Wai.at one point in install it said not enough space to complete,I thought it said it was going to remove Vista,but it hasn't,it says it's installing at mo,so not sure what comes next,I have a bad feeling I may need your expertise.
Cicero (40)
1126953 2010-08-12 22:31:00 Gotta go out and make some $$

Have a look at post 27 - look at the video linked, where it shows deleting the existing drives it should wipe all existing drives.
wainuitech (129)
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