Cannot boot from the CD-ROM drive

I have a Dell Dimension 9100.  Operating system is Windows XP.

The CD-ROM drive works great for playing CDs and recording stuff, but I can't boot from it.

Everything is fine with my computer at this time, it starts fine from the HARD disk, but I anticipate before when I need to use Acronis image rescue media under my method of recovery after a disaster.

For some reason any does not start my 9100 the drive, even after changing the BIOS boot sequence to insert 1.  My Dimension 4400 starts the CD player without problem.  4400 boots even in the backup media created in the 9100.

I carefully followed the instructions in the Dell knowledge base article "How to configure a Dell Dimension series system to Boot to the CD drive", does not.  I opened the folder and reinstall CD drive connections.  In addition, I am at a loss.

I hope someone can help me get this right.  Thank you.


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