[thewolfe]

CD-ROM boot record

CD-ROM and Floppy don't work.

Get a message at "bootup" which says


Boot Record from CD-ROM not found
Boot Record from Floppy not found

Can't load drivers because of the above but don't think it's that anyway.

Any suggestions?

[zephyr]

That sounds like a BIOS problem. The first line of attack is always to replace the CMOS battery. It cheap and probably needs it anyway.

While you're in there, check to see that all the ribbon cables are plugged in securely.

If that doesn't cure you, you might should check for a BIOS update for your board. There is always the possibility that your MOBO has a failed component such as the BIOS chip or associated discreet components.