Can't get to Bios

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"Brynk" <Brynk@InDirectpc.com> wrote in message
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> I'm trying to install W2000Pro
> On a Microquest Notebook
> I ran Format Cu/c/s
>
> I booted off a W98 Floppy
> went to the CD drive
> typed setup.exe
>
> I get:
> This Program can't be run in DOS mode
>
> I believe my W2000 is bootable, but F8 and F10 doesn't get me to the bios
to
> change sequence
>
> What am I missing?
>
> Thanks
> Barry
>
>
>

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I don't have a manual and the manufacturer doesn't seem to have a website
Del and F1 didn't work
Any other choices?

--
Barry


"philo" <philo@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Brynk wrote:
>> I'm trying to install W2000Pro
>> On a Microquest Notebook
>> I ran Format Cu/c/s
>>
>> I booted off a W98 Floppy
>> went to the CD drive
>> typed setup.exe
>>
>> I get:
>> This Program can't be run in DOS mode
>>
>> I believe my W2000 is bootable, but F8 and F10 doesn't get me to the bios
>> to change sequence
>>
>> What am I missing?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Barry
>>
>>
>>
> to get into the bios
> you need to consult your mobo manual...
> however you may want to try <del> or F1
>
> btw: you can install win2k from a win9x floppy
> but you will need to load smartdrv
> then from your i386 folder run: winnt (instead of setup)

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Thanks That 3rd link did it
Control/Alt/Esc

Changed the sequence to CD 1st and W2000 is installing now

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Barry


"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@h0tmail.c0m> wrote in message
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> Brynk wrote:
>> I don't have a manual and the manufacturer doesn't seem to have a website
>> Del and F1 didn't work
>> Any other choices?
>>
>
>
> In the extremely unlikely event that your PC's manual or the
> motherboard manufacturer's web site doesn't contain the needed
> information, try one or more of the following:
>
> How do I access my computer's setup (BIOS)
> http://www.iomega.com/support/documents/2157.html
>
> Wim's BIOS Page
> http://www.wimsbios.com/
>
> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/ [...] cturer.htm
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
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Yes I did thanks

I couldn't find the answer so I emailed them

In the meantime I got it from another site
ctrl/alt/esc
whoda thunk<g>

--
Barry


"WoofWoof" <oftenbark@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Brynk wrote:
>
>> I don't have a manual and the manufacturer doesn't seem to have a website
>> Del and F1 didn't work
>> Any other choices?
>>
> Re the website .... have you tried http://www.arsys.com/