bios access

Hi,
I have a compaq contura 410c and i cannot access the bios.
I have tried f-1 thru f-12 during boot up to no avail.
I am running win98.
Also, there is no compaq start up screen.
All help is appreciated
Thanks
cpyou

 

cpyou,

try DEL

Sven

 

Hi Sven, i tried that and Tony, the hyperlink does not work.
Thanks
cpyou

 

Hi cpyou,

When you first turn on your computer, after you hear the beep, you're constantly and quickly tapping the F12 key, correct?

Your system is pretty old, so I'm not sure how much help you'll be able to get. But, you'll need to download the "System ROMPaq Diagnostics and Setup" along with the PCMCIA Support Software. This will help you access the BIOS which is Software Enabled.

See if this site helps:
Click Here For Support Page

Or, Click For Download Page

 

I remember on a old 98 I had it was Ctrl + Del tapping both at the same time right from start.

 

Hi hawk22,

It all depends on the Motherboard and computer manufacturer: Some are F1, F2, F10, F12, CTRL+ALT+ESC, ESC, CTRL+ALT+S, CTRL+ALT+INS, and the Del key, just to name a few.

 

Wow, that was a decent reply! Thank you all for the replies, Now i have some button tapping to do.
Best regards.
cpyou

 

Yep! Take a chance: Throw the dice into the roulette wheel of life and the dominoes will fall like a house of cards: Bingo!

 

My suggestion, if you're stuck, hold down a key from when you press the power button. The system (BIOS) will think there is a keyboard error and take you into the BIOS.

 

Actually mattman, it doesnt. I get the F1 BOOT in a box.
I know a person in my area who has offered look at it and
get it going.
Thanks
cpyou