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| Thread ID: 38378 | 2003-10-05 08:10:00 | powerup | spiderweb (4689) | Press F1 |
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| 180629 | 2003-10-05 08:10:00 | I am putting together a computer. So far I have been lucky. All main parts are working. But now the problem---I turn on the computer, whirlling and clicks, then 1 beep,and the screen has picture. But I only get to the screen that tells me, press del to enter, but I cant get any responce, from here on. .. any ideas. The cursor at this stage is flicking. Any help would be welcome. Thanks. webbie | spiderweb (4689) | ||
| 180630 | 2003-10-05 10:18:00 | Hi there, Welcome to PressF1 :-) My first concern is that you might be using a USB Keyboard on a PC that hasnt got USB for DOS enabled in the BIOS. There is a slightly more "official" name, but its beyond me at the moment sorry. What happens if you leave it.. what message does it give? Im assuming you've simply got a HDD in it that is in need of a format? I would suggest you try using a PS/2 Keyboard if you currently are using a USB one.. You can pick them up from DSE for around $15 sometimes.. Just until you get your OS setup and sorted :-) Cheers Chill. |
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| 180631 | 2003-10-06 00:50:00 | > There is a slightly more "official" > name, but its beyond me at the moment sorry. Would that be Legacy USB Chill? I see that appearing on my screen when booting from a Ghost floppy (and I have a USB mouse). Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 180632 | 2003-10-07 02:31:00 | It is indeed Legacy USB. According to the USB "standards" it should be enabled during the POST, so you can get into the setup using a USB keyboard (so you can enable it for use at all times :D). Of course, there are people who "improve" standards. :_| | Graham L (2) | ||
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