Re: ADSL Modem Connected by Ethernet - PC Won't Boot

From: Richard G. Harper (rgharper_at_email.com)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 21:46:53 -0500

Right-click My Computer, select Properties, then the Advanced tab, then the
Settings button under "Startup and Recovery". Turn off the option to
automatically restart in the event of a system failure. You should now be
able to shut down, connect your modem, and see what error condition it's
generating. 

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"Missing Ink" <whatthehell@fubar.com> wrote in message 
news:06D79AE6-B23F-4CD3-98FB-58DE9732FC90@microsoft.com...
>I have an Intel D865GLC m/board with P4 2.8GHz, running an Intel 82562
> Ethernet Device. Running XP SP1. Recently connected a D-Link 302G (Ver. 
> C1)
> ADSL modem via the on-board Ethernet Controller. PC won't boot if modem
> attached and powered on. Gets to black Win XP screen with green progress
> bars, screen then goes blank, then PC re-boots. Have checked BIOS to make
> sure its not trying to use ethernet as a boot device. Have to unplug 
> ethernet
> cable to boot PC. Once blue XP Welcome screen comes up, can plug RJ-45 
> plug
> back in and ADSL connection to the Internet works fine. Have swapped modem
> with a replacement - same problem. Intel website support very general and 
> not
> specific. Custom built PC myself. No other problems. Can't seem to find 
> any
> resource in the Windows XP O/S that lets me see if booting from an 
> ethernet
> device has been enabled. Is there something I have missed here?
> -- 
> The Missing Ink