[Ghst]

I have a pretty crap computer at the moment, and im trying to put windows xp on a bigger hard drive i got off my friend since the one i have at the moment is only 10 gig (try not to laugh).

The problem im having is that i cant get into my bios. The current Motherboard i have installed is a Microstar Inc. MS-6340 (i know its crap but beggers cant be chosers lol).

Any help will be appreceated.

Ghst.

[Dave Hybrid]

You have tried pressing F2 or Delete on power on?

[Macmac508]

Yeah most commonly is F2 or delete like Dave said, if not try F12, F11, Esc thats, failing that hit try some random ones.

It should say somewhere on the screen somewhere what to press to enter the 'setup.'

[spot]

The manual's at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.co.uk/rl/...40/MSI6340.PDF



3.1 Entering Setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately to allow you to
enter Setup. The other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer.
When the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during
the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or simultaneously press
<Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.

TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT, PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC> OR <DEL> KEY

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to
enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or
pressing the “RESET” button on the system case. You may also restart by
simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do not
press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error
message will be displayed and you will again be asked to,

PRESS <F1> TO CONTINUE, <CTRL-ALT-ESC> OR <DEL> TO ENTER SETUP

[Dave Hybrid]

Good find spot.

[Ghst]

thanks, but ive already tryed them. Thats why im having so much trouble lol. I'll have another bash just to be certain tho.

Ghst

[Gazmondo]

Originally Posted by Ghst thanks, but ive already tryed them. Thats why im having so much trouble lol. I'll have another bash just to be certain tho. Ghst

Try a different keyboard.

I had the same problem and realised my keyboard wasn't starting up until Windows had.

[spot]

You're not hitting the keys hard enough with the mallets Ghst. Don't you remember Arthur Ewing and his musical mice playing "The Bells of St Mary's"? That's how to get cooperation from these boxes.

You might plug in a keyboard that you know works into a socket you're reasonably confident about just to eliminate possibilities.

[Dave Hybrid]

Are you using a USB k/b?

They don't work on some systems in the post screens.

Get a ps/2 one if you have the correct socket on the rear of the PC.

[Ghst]

Thanks for the advice, ill shall use that knowledge tomorrow, but for now im going to bed.

Thanks again, i shall update yous on this matter tomorrow.

Ghst.

[Klunk]

The BIOS will only read data from a USB K/b if that bios version has been recently produced. (2005+)
Plug it into a rear-mounted USB port that ISN'T on some sort of port adapter. Try not use wireless USB keyboards, for some reason, the BIOS doesn't read properly.
(If your really REALLY stuck, you can buy a PS/2 Keyboard for £5 =P)
Maplin's £5 PS/2 keyboard