I have just finished the hardware installation of my first computer build, but that glory was short lived as it seems I cannot access the bios of my computer. The keyboards I have tried do not work to access the BIOS. I have used a PS/2 and a usb keyboard, and both are unresponsive to any keyboard strokes except Ctrl+Alt+Del. The keyboard does recieve power because it blinks the lights when I hit the power button on my computer tower. I was doing research and was told that the problem could be with the RAMS voltage (mine is 1.9v). The only problem with this is I have no other ram that will fit in the slots in my computer. I was sae that the bracket I used to install my cpu fan could be shorting out the PS/2 port, but I think if I can press Ctrl+Alt+Del then that is not the case. System: GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 Motherboard Radeon HD 4870 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 (XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket ) The item should pop up in newegg if you copy and paste!!!
I have cleared the COMOS by taking the battery out for a few minutes. In fact I just decided to replace the original battery with a fresh one. I have also realized that I can enter the post screen. When I enter this screen The display shows that it recognizes both of my HDD's, but it stalls when it says "Detecting IDE drives ..." Lastly I figured out that the computer freezes when I hit the DEL key to enter the BIOS set-up, because I can normally enter the Post Screen or restart using Ctrl+Alt+DEL, but when I try to enter the BIOS setup I cannot do either. I also would like to say that all of you have done wonders, and that I could not have built my first computer if it was not for you people.
Ok so i unpluged the IDE disc drive and I could finally enter the BIOS, but why. Could you explain it to me. Anyway I dont think it much matters because I previously ordered a SATA disc drive and I am only using the IDE disc drive as a temporary.
If your PC hangs when you plug in an IDE drive, check it's being powered correctly. An unpowered IDE drive that's plugged into the motherboard WILL prevent a PC from booting. You may also want to try replacing the cable.
sry it took me awhile to respond, but I have recieved my new sata disc drive and everything works fine now.
