Replacing hard drive in pC Dell 5100

[kusum]

I replaced the hard drive in Dell 5100. The computer is not booting from CD. It gives option F2 and F12.
How to install XP on new hard drive?

 

[o1die]

Hit the "del" key while posting and if you get into the bios, check for the new drive in the first section. If you have an old ide hardrive, set the jumper to the "slave" setting if you want to boot up to your new drive. In the bios, you should be able to change the boot order to cd>hardrive for your windows install if needed. If your old drive still works, use the hardrive software to make an exact copy of the old drive. It will format and set up the new drive then make a copy. Boot up with your old drive, then make the copy while running windows; I use maxblast for maxtor drives; each manufacturer has it's own software, available for free download on their websites.

 

[shabaa]

You have to select F2 or F12 during the boot up process and change the first boot device to your CD drive and save that setting. You should then be able to boot into the xp set up disc and load the OS. Good luck with the OS install on your laptop.