Cannot access BIOS, Boot Menu, Safe Mode


  1. noocnosaj
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
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    Cannot access BIOS, Boot Menu, Safe Mode


    I have a Dell Inspiron 570, with Win 7 Home Premium (SP1). I cannot access BIOS, Boot Menu, Safe Mode upon startup. I have tried using F2, F8, F12 numerous times and I have downloaded the latest BIOS update. I have read that I can remove the HDD and force the system into BIOS. I would like to not do that if possible. I appreciate you taking the time to look at my problem. Thanks.
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  3. noocnosaj
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
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    I flashed BIOS by taking the CMOS battery out, moving the jumper, waited 10 seconds, moved the jumper back, and finally replaced the CMOS battery. Upon startup, the PC displayed a screen to access the BIOS. After a restart, I can now access the BIOS by simply pressing F2.
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  4. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Good job.
    Did you install a new battery?
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