Hello,

I have hp d530 cmt mobo, windows xp service pack 2 and 40gb hdd (computer is working fine).
i wanted the above system to boot from the 80gb hdd (from another computer p4s800 mx, windows xp professional service pack 2).but when i took 40gb hdd out and replaced with 80gb hdd (jumper settings 'cable select'),computer recognised the hdd, i pressed F1 to save CHANGES and then monitor screen goes to screen showing all set up and boot keys options and then monitor screen turned grey with blinking cursar on top left corner of the screen, did not go further.

i tried with jumper settings to 'master' still the same problem.

please help to boot from this diskDid you format the drive??? In the BOIS are you gettting your new hard disk's NAME displayed..hi

i did not format my disk because i have stuff on this along with windows xp professional service pack 2.

when i connect the hdd, first display on monitor screen is hp logo and at the BOTTOM of the screen F9:boot menu, F10:set up utilities, F12: network service boot, it stays for few seconds and then goes to black screen with following messege written in white writings,

'the following configuration options were automatically updated.
'disk:80gb wd800
'cd rom: name of cd rome
'if U are running unix , you need to configure your settings using the computer set up utility F10.
'hp d530 cmt'
'F1 save changes'

If i press F1 to save changes then next screen is grey with blinking cursar and stays there.

please help to set up.

thank you for your time.can you plz reply to my QUESTION above..yes, i can see in bios my drive and its name

thanksSo you are trying to install XP to the 80G HDD correct ?

Does this XP CD say Windows and have shiny holograms all over it ? ?i do not want to install windows xp on this drive because this drive is from another working computer with xp already installed on this.

i want to use this to run computer( i am just swaping hard drives).

thanksThis rarely works because XP is not supposed to be moved from machine to machine and simply run...
This is by design.
You could try a Repair Install of XP on the 40G drive if it is having issues.
Read thru the directions paying special attention to the Warnings as all data can be lost if not done properly...
I suggest printing out a copy for reference.

NOTE if you do this with the 80G drive it will then be tied to that machine with the validation and the 40G install is no longer valid.