"Jeff Gaines" <wh*********@newsgroups.nospamwrote in message
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On 26/11/2007 in message
<6D**********************************@microsoft.co mBob M wrote:
>>I can't get to BIOS, when my system starts up the startup information
flashes on the screen and then the message searching for boot record from
IDE-0..OK. At this point, if I attemp to type anything the above message
repeats. I am completely locked out.
You really do need to try a more appropriate group.
If you know what key gets you into the BIOS then just keep your finger on
it while the PC powers up.
--
Jeff Gaines
Actually, holding the key down will probably result in a keyboard error.
You need to tap the key down about every half second. This way the BIOS
POST routines that check the keyboard don't think the key is stuck down.
Typical keys to use are F1, F2, Esc, Del, F10, F11, and F12, though your
BIOS may use a different keystroke. Try googling your machine for BIOS
access.
Mike.