Bios Access

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  1. Posts : 382
    W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
       #1

    Bios Access


    using Delete key to enter bios will not work today. I was in 2 days ago. I changed nothing, why will not not allow me in now?
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  2. Posts : 2,036
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    I would try a PS/2 keyboard. You may need an update to the BIOS

    USB will sometimes not get detected for some reason. It may work to unplug it and plug it back in.

    Good luck
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  3. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #3

    Is your keyboard responding on boot? If not, and it is working normally when you are actually in your OS, then you may need to check the USB legacy settings in your BIOS. This is usually enabled by default, so if it has been disabled you will need to reset the BIOS to its defaults (or use a PS/2 keyboard) to enable this option. If your keyboard has a USB-PS/2 adapter, use that. If not, then follow the instructions below.

    Try removing and replacing the battery (small round CR2032 type). When doing so, leave it out for about 5 mins before replacing it. This should reset the BIOS to its defaults, so you will need to correct the time and date and also adjust any other settings that have been reset. Alternatively, use the motherboard jumper (see the manual for details).
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  4. Posts : 382
    W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
    Thread Starter
       #4

    nate42nd said:
    I would try a PS/2 keyboard. You may need an update to the BIOS

    USB will sometimes not get detected for some reason. It may work to unplug it and plug it back in.

    Good luck
    Well,
    Using the PS/2 adapter did not help, but after I put keyboard back into its usb port I was able to get back in. WTF bleepin puters LOL
    TY
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  5. Posts : 1,170
    XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86
       #5

    spyknee said:
    using Delete key to enter bios will not work today. I was in 2 days ago. I changed nothing, why will not not allow me in now?
    Did you by chance reset your BIOS using the jumper?

    On many systems removing that jumper prevents BIOS access, as an anti-tampering measure.

    Check the jumper is on the right pins and properly in place...
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  6. Posts : 382
    W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
    Thread Starter
       #6

    No tater I had changed nothing.
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  7. Posts : 382
    W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Its doing it again, pressing the delete key is bringing up the bootmanager and not bios, WHY?
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  8. Posts : 1,170
    XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86
       #8

    spyknee said:
    No tater I had changed nothing.
    That still doesn't confirm the jumper is correctly installed... does it?
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  9. Posts : 382
    W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
    Thread Starter
       #9

    no jumper applies
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  10. Posts : 382
    W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
    Thread Starter
       #10

    It seems powering down and then turning off PS for a mo, releases the Boot Manager, and then bios access is achieved.
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