Re: [Thinkpad] how to install XP on T-20

Or just remove one chip at a time, as there is no onboard memory.

does sound like a system problem, and T-20's are notorious for a heat
problem with the CPU
Re-seat the CPU and re-insulate it/ External conditions will have very
little effect on this.
Use a copper/brass shim if it is the original T20 fan - the thermal pad has
probably disintegrated.
----- Original Message -----
From: <mahto@dslr.net>
To: "Gerald Wood" <gwood@ipa.net>; "TP List" <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] how to install XP on T-20

> Most Windoze install problems, once media and user error are eliminated,
> are due to hardware faults.
> You say you ran "MS mem test", but did you run Memtest86?
> If not, I suggest you do and let it loop for as long as you can stand it.
> And can you boot and run a live CD?
> If you try booting a Live Linux, watch the boot message for failed
hardware.
>
> hth
> mahto
>
> Gerald Wood wrote:
>
> > Well, I thought for sure this was the problem, and even bonked myself on
> > the forehead and said "Duh!", but it did exactly the same thing as
> > before. Thanks for the suggestion. Any other ideas?
> > Thanks
> > Gerald
> >
> > James H. E. Maugham wrote:
> >
> >> AHA!!! That's the problem! You CAN'T load an OS by choosing a temporary
> >> boot device with F12!
> >>
> >> You MUST set the CD drive as the first BOOT device in the BIOS, not as
a
> >> temporary choice. Set the BOOT order as CD, FDD, HD1 and retry.
> >>
> >> This is because the newer OS CDs require BOOTing _twice_ during the
> >> install process. Leave the CD in until you're told to remove it.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> James
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
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