[Novalug] Boot drive/GRUB problems

Jay Hart jhart@kevla.org
Thu Feb 24 16:13:43 EST 2011


Mark,

Post the BIOS parameters you think need adjusting so we can review and provide
suggestions.  Yes,  I think it could be Grub, but I hate M$soft just as much
as the guy/gal on this list.

Jay

> List,
>
> Microsoft threw down SP1 for Windows 7 on Tuesday.  My home laptop and
> work laptop are both dual boot systems with Windows 7 and Ubuntu 10.04
> on separate drives.  They both boot to the physical drive with the Linux
> install and GRUB (I assume) tells the machine where the Windows 7
> install is located on the other physical drive.
>
> Long story short, the SP1 won't install unless the other physical drive
> is "turned off."  I did this with my home machine and got SP1, but now
> the machine won't boot to Windows 7 through GRUB or if the other
> physical drive is enabled.  I can boot to Linux fine with both drives
> on.  I can only boot to Windows if the Linux drive is not enabled.
>
> I haven't attempted the install on my work computer.
>
> I imagine it has something to do with how GRUB is controlling the MBR,
> but it's beyond me.  There's also some wonkiness involved with the BIOS
> settings that are a mystery to me, something to do with compatible or
> enhanced settings for IDE in AMIBIOS.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions before I reinstall?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
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