Strange problem since upgrading BIOS

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Dave Roberts wrote:
> Hi
>
> I recently upgraded the BIOS on my Latitude C800 notebook and a
> strange problem appeared. Previously when booting the screen would
> display the Windows 2000 logo for a period of time following the
> initial boot screen. Now the screen goes completely white and stays
> that way until it displays the logon window for 2000. This is
> annoying under windows, but worst if I am attempting to boot from the
> CDROM the white screen hides information needed to completed the
> boot. Has anyone experience a similar problem and were you able to
> solve it?? Any and all help will be appreciated.
>
> I tried to go back to the level of the BIOS that was in the machine
> when I first got it, but Dell won't allow one to back level the BIOS.
> I would even try that.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Dave
> golferdc@charter.net

Check in BIOS setup for a setting Clear NVRAM one time on next boot, or
something similar to remove any corruption. Also, review other BIOS
settings carefully to see if there is a boot option that might be
affecting the display. What was the update supposed to provide or
correct?

Q