Satellite 5100 503: unable to boot from the CD drive

Hey all,.

I have a HUGE problem with my 5100-503 Satellite.

Windows XP connects and then it disconnects right away.

I found a fix for this at: [url] http://www.mcse.ms/message616432.html {/ url}

The problem is that I can not boot from a cd, because the BIOS is configured to boot from the hard drive first.

I get into the BIOS. I read on a few websites on the net than on machines 5xxx Satellite, you can only enter the bios through windows! ..., BUT windows does not work so I can't enter the bios. I can't even use the Windows installation CD when I boot, because once again the HD is set to boot first.

When I press ESC while turning on the laptop and then press F1, I have the option load default BIOS values. I did, but the HD is still set to start first!

What I can do... I can't reinstall windows or get into regedit to fix the paper / log problem!

Help!

Hi Jamie,

Normally, you can select a boot device selection menu when you turn on your laptop. You can do this by holding down the F12 key when you turn on. Hold it down until the phone beeps or the device selection menu appears.

If this does not work then you can try the shortened Toshiba habit that is to hold the 'C' button in the power that would then cause the laptop to boot from the CD drive. Of course, there must be a bootable CD inserted first.

Kind regards

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