XP - "Operating System not Found"

[NoodlesHovar]

I just got a 60 GB WD hard drive installed. Installation from the XP CD seemed to go fine. But on the final reboot , I get "Operating System not Found".

I thought I saw an "80 pin cable" message flash by. Could this be a clue?

Also, I can't get my WD 6 GB hard drive to play nice on the same cable as the big drive.

Ideas????

 

[bacillus]

<< thought I saw an "80 pin cable" message flash by. Could this be a clue? >>


my guess is that you're using an ordinary ata33 cable for that hdd instead of an ata66/100 one!

 

[renorocks]

I'd first check the cable "as bacillus" indicated. If that's not the problem, check your cmos to make sure the boot sequence includes the hard drive you installed xp on.
Also check your WD hdd's jumper settings on (both) drives. WD hdd settings are different than other drives so pay particular attention. If your not sure of the jumper settings go to WD website. They can definately be a pain in the butt if you are not accustomed to setting up multiple WD hard drives.