LIVEUPDATE
05-19-2008, 05:14 PM
CaptiveWorks CW-3000HD Dual Boot Linux-XP PC Setup
These instructions will let you turn your CW-3000HD into a dual boot Linux-XP PC.
Captiveworks CW-3000HD
How to Make A Dual Boot Linux & XP PC
First lets assume that you already have your CW-3000HD up & running with a hard drive.
Connect a keyboard and mouse to the CW-3000HD
Next - Go to the asus website and download all the drivers for the M2NPV-VM motherboard http://www.asus.com Their global website has all the drivers. DO NOT install the bios update or you may not be able to boot the CW3000HD software. Burn these drivers to a CD & install them after you have installed Windows XP.
You will need another hard drive I used IDE hard drives cause that’s what I had on hand, it can probably be done with SATA but I am not sure if the configuration is the same, a 40 gig will do nice for basic PC operation but a 120 or more will be needed if you plan to record movies using “Prog DVB” or “My Theatre”
Remember the first drive has the Linux partitions on it so you can’t use it without a good understanding of how the Linux system works so for now lets say the first drive is not accessible yet.
(For a program to mount the Linux partition from within windows go to :
http://www.codejacked.com/automatically-mount-your-linux-partition-in-windows/ to download the free program)
Now power down the CW-3000HD and remove the power cord, top cover & remove the power supply (3 screws on the back) & swing the power supply out of the way so you have access to the second hard drive bay.
Remove the two screws that secure the DVD drive & remove the drive & mounting cage & swing it out of the way.
Take your second hard drive & configure it for slave operation then install it in the outer hard drive bay, the same way as the first drive so the connectors on both drives line up the same way (power connector on top), you will need a double connector IDE cable that is long enough to reach to the left front corner of the mother board, if the current IDE cable you attached to the first hard drive is not quite long enough to reach then swap with the cable that goes to the DVD drive & flash card, hook it up the same way.
Install the IDE cable to both hard drives, the end connector to the outer drive the next connector to the inner drive & connect the other end to the secondary IDE connector on the mother board (the same connector as for the single hard drive installation), connect both hard drive power connectors to the hard drives.
Tuck the ribbon cable nicely along the bottom to ensure it does not get caught on the card reader attached to the bottom of the DVD burner.
Slide the DVD unit back into place but do not screw it in, re install the power supply & boot the unit.
Be sure to press the “delete” key on the keyboard during boot to enter the bios setup,
You should now see both hard drives listed in the bios.
Navigate over to the “ boot” tab then down to “ Boot device Priority”, down the list to “first boot device” change to CDrom then F10 to save, Y “enter” to ok
The CW-3000HD should now boot but it may hang, once it has booted or hangs shut down the unit, remove DVD unit & remove the flash card from the card reader, disconnect the power cable from the first (master) hard drive, leave the IDE cable connected & the power cable connected to the second (slave) hard drive, replace the DVD unit & secure it making sure it is all the way forward so the door button will work.
These instructions will let you turn your CW-3000HD into a dual boot Linux-XP PC.
Captiveworks CW-3000HD
How to Make A Dual Boot Linux & XP PC
First lets assume that you already have your CW-3000HD up & running with a hard drive.
Connect a keyboard and mouse to the CW-3000HD
Next - Go to the asus website and download all the drivers for the M2NPV-VM motherboard http://www.asus.com Their global website has all the drivers. DO NOT install the bios update or you may not be able to boot the CW3000HD software. Burn these drivers to a CD & install them after you have installed Windows XP.
You will need another hard drive I used IDE hard drives cause that’s what I had on hand, it can probably be done with SATA but I am not sure if the configuration is the same, a 40 gig will do nice for basic PC operation but a 120 or more will be needed if you plan to record movies using “Prog DVB” or “My Theatre”
Remember the first drive has the Linux partitions on it so you can’t use it without a good understanding of how the Linux system works so for now lets say the first drive is not accessible yet.
(For a program to mount the Linux partition from within windows go to :
http://www.codejacked.com/automatically-mount-your-linux-partition-in-windows/ to download the free program)
Now power down the CW-3000HD and remove the power cord, top cover & remove the power supply (3 screws on the back) & swing the power supply out of the way so you have access to the second hard drive bay.
Remove the two screws that secure the DVD drive & remove the drive & mounting cage & swing it out of the way.
Take your second hard drive & configure it for slave operation then install it in the outer hard drive bay, the same way as the first drive so the connectors on both drives line up the same way (power connector on top), you will need a double connector IDE cable that is long enough to reach to the left front corner of the mother board, if the current IDE cable you attached to the first hard drive is not quite long enough to reach then swap with the cable that goes to the DVD drive & flash card, hook it up the same way.
Install the IDE cable to both hard drives, the end connector to the outer drive the next connector to the inner drive & connect the other end to the secondary IDE connector on the mother board (the same connector as for the single hard drive installation), connect both hard drive power connectors to the hard drives.
Tuck the ribbon cable nicely along the bottom to ensure it does not get caught on the card reader attached to the bottom of the DVD burner.
Slide the DVD unit back into place but do not screw it in, re install the power supply & boot the unit.
Be sure to press the “delete” key on the keyboard during boot to enter the bios setup,
You should now see both hard drives listed in the bios.
Navigate over to the “ boot” tab then down to “ Boot device Priority”, down the list to “first boot device” change to CDrom then F10 to save, Y “enter” to ok
The CW-3000HD should now boot but it may hang, once it has booted or hangs shut down the unit, remove DVD unit & remove the flash card from the card reader, disconnect the power cable from the first (master) hard drive, leave the IDE cable connected & the power cable connected to the second (slave) hard drive, replace the DVD unit & secure it making sure it is all the way forward so the door button will work.