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bios update
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Posted by: vick mackey
does ANYONE know if there is an update for my BIOS? I have a Compaq Presario 5726. I've upgraded RAM along with windows xp.
Posted by: kestrel1
Why do you want a BIOS upgrade. I would only do a BIOS upgrade if I had a problem with the BIOS or some hardware required the upgrade to be recognised. Upgrading the BIOS can cause more trouble than it is worth.
Posted by: vick mackey
ever since I upgraded to xp I haven't been able to access the BIOS on startup. I've tried f1, f2, del, & esc. I don't know if it is xp or norton, but i just can't seem to even view my BIOS at all.
Posted by: redwench
no software you put on your computer will keep you from accessing the bios. are you sure youre pressing it soon enough?
Posted by: vick mackey
I'm pressing the keys when i see the compaq logo appear, do i need to shut down completely or is re-start good enough? I see a KEYBOARD ERROR when I try at that point.
Posted by: kestrel1
see private message.
If you are seeing a keyboard error, ensure your keyboard is plugged in correctly. You may also have a faulty keyboard. That is probably why you cannot enter the BIOS. the keyboard needs to be functioning.
Posted by: vick mackey
I double checked the keyboARD IS FINE according to the scANS, and is plugged in properly, I'm beginning to think it's the keyboARD ITSELF. IT'S JUST a problem thAT COMES And goes, one dAY IT WILL JUST STArt working AGAin.
Posted by: matt.modica
It sounds more like a hardware issue, in which case a BIOS upgrade/update won't fix it. If it is a PS2 keyboard, try a USB one, and if its a USB one, try a PS2 one. Also try another keyboard that pluggs into the same port. There are PS2 to USB and USB to PS2 adapters avalible.
Posted by: matt.modica
Take a look at this thread, I think the keyboard is screwed up.
http://www.opentechsupport.net/foru...ead.php?t=41594
Posted by: kestrel1
I would say it is the keyboard. If you look at your last thread you have many capitals in there & I am sure you are not doing this by design. Also the PM that you sent me was the same. Change the keyboard.
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