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Did you try F10 at the compaq start screen? Mine is a 6000 but F10 works for mine This document pertains to Compaq Presario Desktop PCs.
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) contains the code required to control the basic hardware associated with the computer, such as keyboards, display screens, and disk drives. The BIOS is generally used for disabling or enabling devices or device functions. Changes in the BIOS affect the computer even before the operating system has a chance to recognize the device.
Use the following instructions to open the BIOS:
# Press the Power button to start the computer.
NOTE: Pressing F10 opens the BIOS of Compaq Presario desktops 2001 and earlier.Pressing F1 opens the BIOS of the S3000 series, 6400 series, and 2002 models of Presario desktop computers.
# Immediately press the F10 or F1 key repeatedly on the keyboard when the logo screen displays.
Figure 1: logo screen
# If a language selection screen appears, select a language and press Enter .
Figure 2: Example of BIOS page (in English)
What else can I help you with?
In Compaq Presario models press what during booting when the logo screen appears to run CMOS setup?
F2
How do you access cmos set up on a compaq presario notebook?
To access the CMOS setup on a Compaq Presario notebook, restart the computer and immediately press the F10 key repeatedly as the system boots. This should take you to the BIOS setup utility. If F10 doesn't work, you can also try pressing the Esc key or F2, depending on the specific model. Once in the BIOS, you can navigate using the arrow keys to adjust settings.
How do you get into the CMOS startup of a Compaq Armada 1750 laptop?
F10 on the splash screen apparently enters the BIOS. Search hp.com for the model and download the manual, it will be in there.
Can the CMOS battery failure be reported by startup BIOS during the post?
post
How do you go to the CMOS?
CMOS controls the basic functions like the clock and is accessed through BIOS by pressing Del or f1 or f2 during startup
After post startup bios looks to to know which storage media to search for an OS?
Cmos ram
How do you access cmos on a compaq computer?
To access the CMOS on a Compaq computer, restart the system and during the boot process, press the appropriate key (usually F10, F2, or Esc) when prompted to enter the BIOS setup. Once in the BIOS menu, you can navigate through the options using the arrow keys to view and modify the CMOS settings. After making any desired changes, be sure to save and exit the BIOS to apply them.
The CMOS battery failure can be reported by startup BIOS during the?
That would be during the POST (Power-On Self Test)
What are three purpose accomplished by the motherboard bios?
To manage simple devices (system BIOS)To start the computer (startup BIOS)To change settings on the motherboard (CMOS setup).
Describe how you can access the CMOS RAM?
The CMOS RAM, or computer motherboard operation system with rapid access memory can be accessed through the bios during startup. Typically repeatedly pushing the key F10 with give access.
Where is a startup password or power on password stored?
These settings are stored in the computer's BIOS. Sometimes it is also referred to as CMOS.
Where is the cmos battery located in a Compaq Presario R3000 Laptop?
After taking apart the laptop (see instructions at http://www.takeitapart.net/forum/index.php/topic,5.0.html) I found there is a CMOS battery under the keyboard, but it is soldered to the motherboard. This doesn't make it useful as a reset. I did not find a jumper or any other reset switch internal to the laptop. My research seems to suggest that holding the power button for 30 seconds is supposed to reset the CMOS. Unfortunately, that did not help in my case, but may for yours. Regards, JC -- www.cippguide.org
