changing IBM PL300 boot sequence

[PJB]

You change it in the Bios. If you don't know how to get into the bios then
either look in the manual or ring an IBM reseller. I use to have one with
win2000 on it, but I cannot for the life of me remember how to access the
Bios. Probably press F1 or F12 etc then switch it on. keep hold down the key
until it go into the Bios mode. Maybe you can search the web for it.

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news:1D%3b.37253$dO2.13686@fe2.columbus.rr.com... I just bought a IBM PL300 from http://www.retrobox.com I would like to install Windows 2000 on it. In an ideal world I would like to boot the computer of the CD-Rom, but I am unable to figure out how to change the boot sequence. It does appear to be first the floppy and then the hard drive. I would like to to first look to the CD-Rom. Any thoughts? Sam -- See my links engine for a collection of sites that might be of interest to you. Your additions will make this engine more powerful global resource. http://www.miltonstreet.com/scarleton/links/

[Bob Jones]

"PJB" <peter@byweb.co.nz> wrote in message news:<1064312302.852401@drone5.qsi.net.nz>... You change it in the Bios.<

Not on this machine, unfortunately. I have the PL300, and the BIOS (F1
to access) offer no boot sequence option.

[MasterBlaster]

"Bob Jones" wrote
You change it in the Bios.< Not on this machine, unfortunately. I have the PL300, and the BIOS (F1 to access) offer no boot sequence option.

You sure?
I downloaded the manul from
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/commercial_desktop/p00n5979.pdf

Personal Computer
Using Your Personal Computer

PC 300PL Types 6862 and 6892
PC 300GL Types 6275 and 6285

Page 35 says:

The PC 300PL is shipped with this preset startup sequence:
First startup device [Diskette drive]
Second startup device [Network]
Third startup device [Hard disk drive]
Fourth startup device [Disabled]

If you want to change the startup-sequence settings for your computer, such as
removing Network from the startup sequence, see "Setting the startup sequence"
on page 75.

Note: The preceding startup sequence is not the default startup sequence for your
computer. If you change the settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to default, the preceding settings will change.

Page 75 says:

Setting the startup sequence

Your computer can be started (or booted) from several devices including the harddisk
drive, diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, and from the network. The startup program looks
for these devices in a selected sequence. The Configuration/Setup Utility program is
used to select the startup sequence.

Note: The hard disk drive is the default startup device when no other devices
are ready. It does not appear in the choices provided by the Configuration/
Setup Utility program.

To set the startup sequence:

1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "Starting and using the
program" on page 62).
2. Select Start Options from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
3. Select Startup Sequence from the Start Options menu.
4. Select the sequence and devices from the choices provided.
5. If Automatic Power On Startup Sequence is Enabled, select the sequence
and devices from the choices provided.
6. Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
7. Before you exit from the program, select Save Settings from theConfiguration/Setup
Utility program menu and press Enter.
8. To exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program, press Esc and follow the
instructions on the screen.

[Bob Jones]

"MasterBlaster" <Nobody's.Home@My.Place> wrote in message news:<zZedb.9457$o21.104@edtnps84>... You sure? I downloaded the manual from ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/commercial_desktop/p00n5979.pdf

Good find, Blaster. I didn't have that manual. In the BIOS, "start
options" looks like a subject heading, and I didn't even think to
select it.

This has turned out to be a great newsgroup for PL300 support.