I need help trying to enter my BIOS

angry_beaver69 · 04-17-2005, 12:29 PM

I, i've gone all over the internet looking for ways to entre my BIOS. The problem is I don't have a startup screen, all I see is my WINDOWS XP with the loading bar on the bottom. And I also don't know the type of BIOS i have... Can anyone help me plz

Volt-Schwibe · 04-17-2005, 12:37 PM

well, you need to enter bios long before the xp logo pops up.

by then it's far too late in the boot process.

try pushing the "del" key about 1 second after you turn the machine on.

if that doesn't work, then reset the machine, and try it again with the "F2" key.

some others to try are: "Insert", "F1", "F10", "F12" and my favorite, "Fn"+"F1" (since most keyboards don't have a "Fn" key, this can be bad)

crazijoe · 04-18-2005, 05:10 AM

Is this a self built computer or a mass produced machine?

~~whodat~~ · 04-18-2005, 06:17 AM

yes, on some machines, depending how quick they are, you better start tapping that delete key as soon as you turn it on.

MAQ_FR · 04-18-2005, 08:09 AM

Also if you are "tapping" away and nothing is happening............

Is your keyboard & mouse plugged the correct way round?

Even if you are using a Y - cable, try swapping them on that as well.

Justa thought..............

04-17-2005, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
angry_beaver69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1 OS: XP	I need help trying to enter my BIOS I, i've gone all over the internet looking for ways to entre my BIOS. The problem is I don't have a startup screen, all I see is my WINDOWS XP with the loading bar on the bottom. And I also don't know the type of BIOS i have... Can anyone help me plz

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Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,323 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	well, you need to enter bios long before the xp logo pops up. by then it's far too late in the boot process. try pushing the "del" key about 1 second after you turn the machine on. if that doesn't work, then reset the machine, and try it again with the "F2" key. some others to try are: "Insert", "F1", "F10", "F12" and my favorite, "Fn"+"F1" (since most keyboards don't have a "Fn" key, this can be bad) __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature> Last edited by Volt-Schwibe; 04-17-2005 at 12:41 PM.

04-18-2005, 05:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
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04-18-2005, 06:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~whodat~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,931 OS: XP	yes, on some machines, depending how quick they are, you better start tapping that delete key as soon as you turn it on.

04-18-2005, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
MAQ_FR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Switzerland (origin: Scotland) Posts: 134 OS: WinXP pro: 2003 Server: 2008 Server: RHES 4	Also if you are "tapping" away and nothing is happening............ Is your keyboard & mouse plugged the correct way round? Even if you are using a Y - cable, try swapping them on that as well. Justa thought..............