trekermzs
asked on
Hard Drive off Switch
I have a very similar situation, I would like to turn off hard drive A. with Windows installed &at the same time. Turn on hard drive B with Linux installed.Could this be accomplished with a double pole double throw switch? I know it would be absolutely critical to power down the system before making the switch. I am using a specially customized version of Linux & and making the one drive master and the other the slave is not an option in this particular case. If anybody has any good ideas that would be happy to hear them.
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
I think vallis solution will work however i can't find the correct shortcut key to bring up boot menu. MY MB is Biostar p4m890-m7 TE. Control tab brings up a network boot options (bios / or / PXE)? any thougts?
I Can't use a removable drive want to know why ? go to http://amishamerica.typepad.com/amish_america/2008/04/an-amish-approa.html
Don't Laugh
I Can't use a removable drive want to know why ? go to http://amishamerica.typepad.com/amish_america/2008/04/an-amish-approa.html
Don't Laugh
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
Mc7400 Will Sys Commander work with current linux install on 2nd disk if Sys commander is installed on 1st disk with winxp? in other words would i need to reinstall linux?
No, in your case with 2 HDD you don't need to reinstall anything, system commander has the ability to hide any HDD or any partition.
So far as your actual question,,
A switch isn't a good idea.
You don't want switch contacts in the data path and they would be.
A switch isn't a good idea.
You don't want switch contacts in the data path and they would be.
ASKER
Mc7400: at this point has the best solution for me. However I still can't boot
I get a window that says POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE BOOT RECORD is the title of the window
Operating System Description Lunux.
The partition appears to have a defective boot record or an operating system has not been installed yet, and it has been marked as a choice to boot. The normal boot signature is missing.
The hard drive boots just fine when I installed directly. When I tried to boot, as it is through System Commander. I get a blank screen. My problem is this I do not have enough experience with the Linux operating system, and most of the files boot records etc. Are locked out any other options with system Commander?
I get a window that says POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE BOOT RECORD is the title of the window
Operating System Description Lunux.
The partition appears to have a defective boot record or an operating system has not been installed yet, and it has been marked as a choice to boot. The normal boot signature is missing.
The hard drive boots just fine when I installed directly. When I tried to boot, as it is through System Commander. I get a blank screen. My problem is this I do not have enough experience with the Linux operating system, and most of the files boot records etc. Are locked out any other options with system Commander?
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
Use the BIOS to disable drives/ controllers
I hope this helps !