Can't boot from SCSI HD when SCSI CD-RW is plugged in

soulm4tter

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I have an Abit KT7A, Adaptec 19160, Plextor 12/4/32 SCSI CD-RW (50-pin non LVD) and a Seagate Cheetah 18XL (68-pin LVD). I have the Award BIOS set to boot from SCSI. And the Adpatec SCSISelect Utility SCSI Boot Device set to Device ID# 0, which is what the Cheetah is. The Plextor is on ID# 4. Upon passing the SCSI detection screen, i get "Press a key to reboot" as though it can't find a Boot sector. I need help. Any ideas?
 

dowxp

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is there a bootable cd in the cdrw? i just set up my system. it gave me that gay error until i took out teh cd. goodluck.
 

Zach

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Try turning off options like CD bootability, and removable media booting. And also try other boot devices (in BIOS, not SCSI BIOS).
 

bacillus

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is your termination correct? there should be a terminator at the end of the lvd cable & your cdrw terminated!