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Old January 23rd 04, 12:38 PM
Jan Alter
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Hi,

I'm sorry I can't give you the key or combinations, but you might try
the Compaq website to see if they've got the manual for this machine, which
should give it to you.

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Jan Alter

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"Phisherman" wrote in message
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I was given an old Compaq Presario CDS 860 and can't figure out how to
access the BIOS. I tried F5, F8, and F10. I pressed the function key
during bootup, but still got no BIOS screen. I tried each of the
three keys mentioned at least three times. Any ideas?
Does this machine even have an accessible BIOS?
I know there are several jumper switches on the MoBo to control
onboard video, processor type, enabling onboard sound , etc. (The
machine boots up just fine with Windows 95, although I may decide to
load Linux onto it.) Thanks.