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Quick question regarding BIOS

Discussion in 'Motherboard - MOBO' started by handan2002, Apr 11, 2005.

  1. handan2002

    handan2002 Member

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    Hi guys,

    I just bought an old IBM PC300GL so I could play around with it. However, I'm having trouble getting into the BIOS to change the settings. I've tried all the F keys, the delete key, and the esc key, but nothing works. There's no OS installed so it doesn't exactly help if I can't get into the BIOS to allow for a CD-ROM boot. So, please help! Any suggestions are welcomed!

    Thanks!
     
  2. BSchwarz

    BSchwarz Guest

    Make sure the cmos battery isn't dead. If it is dead or weak it won't keep the changes after reboot.
     
  3. handan2002

    handan2002 Member

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    Oh the CMOS battrey seems to be just fine. How would i go abouts getting into the BIOS though?

    Thank you!
     
  4. BSchwarz

    BSchwarz Guest

    OH, You don't know the key combo to get into bios.
    Most bios use delete. There are a few, older Phoenix bios, that use alt key. My laptop it's alt/insert.
     
  5. handan2002

    handan2002 Member

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    I've tried all those combinations as well now, still no go :(
     
  6. handan2002

    handan2002 Member

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    I've finally worked it out- it was the F1 key. :D

    Thank you for your help anyway!
     

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