How do I install an OS with all SCSI parts?

[Kung Lau]

I just got my Tekram 390U3W controller and IBM LZX hd.
I was gonna install xp, but forgot I don't have a boot disk, and
the other os boot disks have only ide cdrom support.

How do I install if I can't load of the scsi cd rom support?

I have a Teac 58-S cdr.

 

[sean2002]

Most newer BIOS have the option to boot from SCSI, you could to try to boot to the SCSI CD-ROM, assuming the XP CD is bootable

 

[scotters]

Assuming you have the driver disk for the SCSI card, just boot off the CD Rom, start the install, press F6 to install SCSI driver, and you're on your way...

 

[Kung Lau]

I can't get the install cd for the controller to work.
The adapter bios recognizes the cd-r but I don't see where I can make it boot.

The manual for the DC-390U3 card says:

"The system BIOS must set to boot from a CD-ROM. DC-390U3 BIOS settings need to be changed to allow CD-ROM booting with the SCSI CD-ROM."

I set the boot option in the ECS K7S5A to:
1st Boot Device CDROM
2nd Boot Device SCSI
3rd Boot Device SCSI
Try Other Boot Devices YES



and different variations. I have a boot disk from WinME, but it only has IDE CD-ROM drivers activation. Can't load up the SCSI drive.

 

[cloudchief]

Set your first boot device to SCSI.

 

[GoSharks]

i belive the manual is telling you to change the bios settings for the scsi card's bios. i know that with my 2940uw, there is an option in the scsi bios to enable cd-rom boot support.

 

[thornc]

... On my Adaptec's there is also an option to select which device ID boots....
check if this option is present in your scsi bios and choose the CDROM id as the
boot id!