Randall

On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:55:34 -0800, "Timothy Daniels"
<NoSpam@SpamMeNot.com> wrote:

>"Randall" wrote:
>> "Timothy Daniels" wrote:
>>
>>>Since you have to press DEL to enter the BIOS, you probably have a Dell
>>>machine.
>>
>> SHEESH! Goes to show what YOU know about 'puters.
>>
>> I have a home-built machine and I enter the BIOS with the DEL key.
>> It's not a computer brand that controls that, it's the BIOS chip on
>> the mobo.
>>
>
> Dell uses BIOSes developed and customized for them by Phoenix
>Technologies. Most, if not all, Dell branded PCs have those BIOSes,
>and pressing DEL is the way to enter them.

But they are not the ONLY computers that have a Phoenix BIOS, doofus.
You specifically stated: "Since you have to press DEL to enter the
BIOS, you probably have a Dell machine."

Probably have? Nope. Might have? Yep.

>Now you may solve your problem by yourself - you who can't
>differentiate POST from Windows startup.

Dunno where you conjured up that gem - or did you pull it outta yer
fat hiney!?

You don't even know who the OP is! HINT: it's not I.

Timothy Daniels

"Randall", don't you have better things to do?

*TimDaniels*

Timothy Daniels

"Randall" wrote:
>> Dell uses BIOSes developed and customized for them by Phoenix
>>Technologies. Most, if not all, Dell branded PCs have those BIOSes,
>>and pressing DEL is the way to enter them.
>
> But they are not the ONLY computers that have a Phoenix BIOS, doofus.
> You specifically stated: "Since you have to press DEL to enter the
> BIOS, you probably have a Dell machine."
>
> Probably have? Nope. Might have? Yep.


Probably have. Dell buys far more BIOS chips with the Phoenix BIOS
than homebuilders like you.

*TimDaniels*

Randall

On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:35:43 -0800, "Timothy Daniels"
<NoSpam@SpamMeNot.com> wrote:

>"Randall", don't you have better things to do?
>
>*TimDaniels*

It's difficult to take one's finger off the trigger when there are
such easy targets within range.

David B.

That's typical of dumb asses such as yourself that have no valid argument,
name calling. Get off your parents computer and go play hopscotch or
something.

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"HeyBub" <heybub@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> [I've re-arranged your post so you would not be accused of being a
> 'top-posting twit']
>
>>
>>
>> "HeyBub" <heybub@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:eHBO6prSJHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> David B. wrote:
>>>> Let me quote the OP for you people that can't read
>>>>
>>>> "The screen freezes thus:
>>>> **********
>>>> Phoenix Award Workstation V6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
>>>> Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Phoenix Technologies Ltd
>>>> (above is at top of the screen, most of screen is blank until bottom
>>>> rows, which read:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Press DEL to enter SETUP, F11 to enter Boot Manager
>>>> 11/10/2005 - MS - 7030 - 6A61CM4CC - 00
>>>> **********
>>>> On pressing DEL, after a long wait, SETUP appears."
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If it isn't obvious to you where the PC is hanging you not going to
>>>> be of any use in the thread.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Sorry if I caused you to nearly itch to death. But some things are
>>> obvious:
>>>
>>> 1. You're a frequent poster/reader of the Daily Kos.
>>>
>>> 2. You've never started Windows in Safe mode and watched hundreds of
>>> things scroll across the screen before any user-friendly indication
>>> that Window's is in control.
>
> David B. wrote:
>> I have no clue what Daily Kos is, and I've booted PC's to safe mode
>> more times than most have booted their PC's in total, so please go
>> whine somewhere else.
>
> Ah, okay. As Sherlock Holmes said: "If you've eliminated all other
> possibilities, whatever's left, no matter how improbable, must be the
> answer."
>
> You are insane. Sorry.
>
>
>
>
>

AT and HMB

Terry.
Thanks.
You were right. There was some difficulty getting into boot manager - I had
several attempts.
For a reason I cannot explaint, LS-120 was first choice. I do not know why.
I have never had an LS-120 (was that the higher capacity floppy?)
However, accepting that; I fail to understand why it should take all that
time searching for something which is not there. In the old days when the
floppy was the conventional first choice it took a second or so to check for
floppy and then go to next preference (usually hard disk)
Thanks to all who tried to help.


"Terry R." <F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
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> The date and time was 11/21/2008 5:33 AM, and on a whim, AT and HMB
> pounded out on the keyboard:
>
>> Thank you Terry for a civilised reply.
>> The computer is one of several I built from scratch and has been in daily
>> use for 3years or so.
>> In retrospect, of course I should have realised it was NOT a Windows
>> problem and to all those people who have become upset/irate about this I
>> offer my humble apology. To those who have the time to post insults, I
>> say "get a life"
>> Following the useful comments I updated my BIOS with the MSI Live
>> Monitor. This didn't help.
>> I will now concentrate on the BIOS area and would appreciate any pointer
>> to NG or User Group that might be able to help me.
>> Many thanks again to those who replied constructively.
>>
>
> Be sure to check the options of the Boot Manager. If it's sitting at the
> BIOS screen for a long time before proceeding, I would guess the Boot
> Manager is causing the delay.
>
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Terry R.

The date and time was 11/28/2008 9:22 AM, and on a whim, AT and HMB
pounded out on the keyboard:

> Terry.
> Thanks.
> You were right. There was some difficulty getting into boot manager - I had
> several attempts.
> For a reason I cannot explaint, LS-120 was first choice. I do not know why.
> I have never had an LS-120 (was that the higher capacity floppy?)
> However, accepting that; I fail to understand why it should take all that
> time searching for something which is not there. In the old days when the
> floppy was the conventional first choice it took a second or so to check for
> floppy and then go to next preference (usually hard disk)
> Thanks to all who tried to help.
>
>
> "Terry R." <F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
> news:OFSNIs%23SJHA.408@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> The date and time was 11/21/2008 5:33 AM, and on a whim, AT and HMB
>> pounded out on the keyboard:
>>
>>> Thank you Terry for a civilised reply.
>>> The computer is one of several I built from scratch and has been in daily
>>> use for 3years or so.
>>> In retrospect, of course I should have realised it was NOT a Windows
>>> problem and to all those people who have become upset/irate about this I
>>> offer my humble apology. To those who have the time to post insults, I
>>> say "get a life"
>>> Following the useful comments I updated my BIOS with the MSI Live
>>> Monitor. This didn't help.
>>> I will now concentrate on the BIOS area and would appreciate any pointer
>>> to NG or User Group that might be able to help me.
>>> Many thanks again to those who replied constructively.
>>>
>> Be sure to check the options of the Boot Manager. If it's sitting at the
>> BIOS screen for a long time before proceeding, I would guess the Boot
>> Manager is causing the delay.
>>
>
>

Yes, the LS-120 was a high capacity floppy. Glad to hear you got it fixed.

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