Can't figure out best way to install OS and Front End before installing in car

**hornet28610** · 07-23-2008, 08:44 AM

Hi, I just bought my first car pc and it has a built in Toshiba 120gb harddrive (Model Number: MK1246GSX). It utilizes a SATA 2 connection, and none of my current computers do. I would like to be able to install Windows XP and Road Runner with all of my music and videos, before I take it out to the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**Sal R.** · 07-23-2008, 09:06 AM

Install OS.
Install Front End.
Configure PC.
Test.
Rinse & Repeat as necessary.
Install.

Gl.

**hornet28610** · 07-23-2008, 09:09 AM

Well I was wondering if I could somhow use a laptops power cable and run the constant power and ground to the two leads so I can install all the software in my home, before I put it in my car. That might be asking too much. Thanks.

**danielkh** · 07-23-2008, 09:22 AM

yes. Hot to power and ignition, ground to ground.

**rEegLer** · 07-23-2008, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by hornet28610

Well I was wondering if I could somhow use a laptops power cable and run the constant power and ground to the two leads so I can install all the software in my home, before I put it in my car. That might be asking too much. Thanks.

Are you talking about the plug that you plug into the back of your laptop? What PS do you have? Make sure it can handle voltages other than 12v DC!

**hornet28610** · 07-23-2008, 09:45 AM

The laptops cable is split into two parts: 1-the wall outlet plug to a connector, 2-the brick and the barrel plug. So I can use the wall outlet plug to the connector and stick the three leads in to it, without utilizing the brick? I hate to ask, but I want to make sure I do this right. Thanks.

**rEegLer** · 07-23-2008, 09:48 AM

Well the Wall outlet is AC. What Power supply do you have?

**hornet28610** · 07-23-2008, 09:51 AM

As far as the laptop goes, I'm not sure. The Car PC has a (M2-ATX).

**rEegLer** · 07-23-2008, 09:52 AM

ah ok, now what voltage is your laptop brick outputting? It usually says on the brick

**hornet28610** · 07-23-2008, 09:53 AM

INPUT is: 100-240V~1.6A-0.8A

Output is: 16V 4.5A

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