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Old 11-13-2007, 06:52 PM
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Default I should have said an extenal HDD and DVD-ROM

I also read Williams tutorial and he does mention that the IDE adapter should only cost around $20 (Canadian that is).

I just tried booting off the WindowsXP install cd with my R51 connected to an external USB CD drive. It works.

As I say I don't know Sony, but the IBM has USB support on install.

I also tried it with my brand new $379.99 Acer Vista notebook and that boots from the USB as well. You have to go into the system bios to change the boot order.

I would imagine the Sony has got BIOS support for usb - the R51 is three years old. However, this is not a cheap solution unless you need the drives for other purposes.

Martin



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