-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bios System.
- From: ~OoO~ <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:57:18 -0400
It seems like you've reset it. The blank screen you see is probably just a
blanket screen to cover the DOS messages. If you remember what key to press
to enter the BIOS, I would do so and get into the BIOS and have a
looksie... see if it was indeed reset. Also, you can probably bypass the
black blanket screen and the see the DOS commands and messages by hitting
the ESC key.
---Troth
At 9/29/2003 02:48 AM, Lionel wrote:
>Hi Squire, thanks for the info. took the battery out , 10 minutes, replaced
>it , vacuumed the inside if the computer . When I start up now , no info
>given on the monitor screen, starts of wih a black screen , after about 1
>minute , a Packard Bell logo comes up for 30 seconds , disappears , 1 minute
>later the computer opens up the Desk Top. What now ??? Lionel.
>
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 2:56 PM
>Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bios System.
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>
> > Lionel, you generally have two ways to reset the BIOS. The definite
> > all-purpose method is to remove the CMOS battery from the motherboard.
> > Doing so will wipe all the settings. But, you may have to keep it out for
> > some time, as its made so you don't lose settings when replacing a
>battery.
> > How long, I wouldn't know. But, have heard cases of literally a day. Worth
> > a try to remove it for about 10-15 minutes.
> >
> > The second method usually involves a jumper on the motherboard. You
> > basically have to move the jumper to a specific position. If you have the
> > mobo's instruction manual, that should tell you. If no manual, you can
> > always look it up assuming you know the brand/model of your mobo.
> >
> > ---Troth
> >
> >
> > At 9/27/2003 01:26 PM, Lionel wrote:
> > >Hi. Thanks for the info, been in there again and had a look , cannot see
> > >anything there that I can click on to return to the Default. Will keep
>my
> > >cotton picking nose out of there from now on. Lionel.
> > >
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Wyatt M. Portendt" <nunyabidness6@xxxxxxxxx>
> > >To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 12:29 PM
> > >Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bios System.
> > >
> > >
> > > > No. You have to change it in the BIOS. There should be a setting in
> > >there to
> > > > load the default values. Not a place to play if you're not sure what
> > >you're
> > > > doing. Sometimes even if you think you know it's not safe. <G>
> > > >
> > > > On Saturday 27 September 2003 08:18 pm, you wrote:
> > > > > If I crash the computer and bring it back to day one , will that fix
>the
> > > > > mess up I made in the Bios System ??? Lionel. To unsub or change
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