Try typing error message in Google search.
Lots of hits.
some change bios for HDD from CHS to LBA
other used win 98 fdisk /mbr.

why do you think your MBR is ok?


"Don in ABQ" wrote:

> Followup to my original posting:
> I've flashed my BIOS thinking that the Gigabyte Mobo could not handle a
> hard drive above 33Gbs. I still get the same error message. Need help!
>
> "Don in ABQ" wrote:
>
> > The title of this message is the problem I'm having when I try and install XP
> > Home on an older computer. The mobo is a Gigabyte GA-6BXC with an Intel P3
> > 500mhz CPU. The hard drive is a WD 40GB. The system has over 650Mbs of RAM
> > on it. I can get to the point where XP reboots and after the POST, I get the
> > mesage "Press any key to boot from CD". After a few seconds, I get the error
> > message "Error Loading Operating System". I've run CD based diagnostic
> > programs on the the hard drive and the WD drive is allright. The MBR is OK
> > and there are no bad spots on the drive. I've reformatted the drive, cheked
> > to make sure I've got it plugged into the Primary IDE connector. I've even
> > swapped out the ATA connector cable for a new one and same message.