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computer won't boot to bios

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by swindler3, Dec 7, 2006.

  1. swindler3

    swindler3 Member

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    hello, i just installed a VIA 6421L chipset and when i start my pc and hit F2 to enter bios, my pc won't let me. it like doesn't power my keyboard untill i enter windows so i am unable to hit F12 or F2 to enter setup or bios. is there any way that i can enter bios or setup through a command promp from windows?
     
  2. janrocks

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    that's a strange one.. Check your floppy cable. Do you get any errors on the initial bios boot screen?
     
  3. ireland

    ireland Active member

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    some computers us the delete key to get into the bios at start up..

    in fact i am now on a computer that uses delete..to get into the bios..
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    moved to correct forum & more likely is "del" to enter bios.
     
  5. swindler3

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    sorry, i looked around but figured that this was the most correct forum to post at. my case is different; before i installed my via sata raid card, i could always boot into bios but now it is like my keyboard isn't even on when i startup. i cant hit any keys at all. is there a way to boot from windows at all? i think this is the only way that i am going to be able to do it. thanx a bunch.
     

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