BIOS? How do i access it?`

[euroslash]

I have a HP computer that boots with a big blue HP splash then loads LILO, etc. How do i get to the BIOS? Its not in my manual. I'm guessing its DEL or something.

Thanks

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[MandK_10]

I would try hitting F1, F2, Del, and F10 (not at the same time) just shortly after turning on the computer. These are the 4 different ways to get to BIOS that I have seen.

Mike

[fancypiper]

My Acer Aspire uses: <ctrl><alt><esc>

I have seen others that just use <esc>

[bdg1983]

you may have to change a jumper inside the computer just to access the bios
which also means voiding the hp warranty
funny that big white HP logo ain't it
i had to do this when working on my g/f's computer a while back.
Darn big name resellers make us tweakers lives hard. :mad:
take care

[Yvraine]

No, I have an HP Pavilion with that BSOD-like splash screen. I can get into the BIOS without changing any jumpers.

Of course, now I'm drawing a blank as to which Fn key I need to press. :rolleyes: I think it's either F1 or F10, possibly F8. Like MandK_10 says, just try them out.

The DEL key is used by computers from Dell. Apparently it's a name-brand recognition thing. :rolleyes:

[Xsecrets]

I just got into the bios on a HP pavilion machine tonight and I pressed f1 f2 f10 and del in consective order I think it is either f1 or f2 because the first time I tried f10 and del it did not work.

[bdg1983]

Wouldn't HP have something on their site to tell you this? They should have something on their support site.

[r0nster]

Originally posted by euroslash:
<STRONG>I have a HP computer that boots with a big blue HP splash then loads LILO, etc. How do i get to the BIOS? Its not in my manual. I'm guessing its DEL or something.

Thanks

EUR/</STRONG>
Most HP Pavilions use F1 to get into the BIOS. I checked the HP website to verify this. The Brio business PC uses F2
Give F1 a try when the splash screen comes up.