entering cmos in windowsxp home

[sasha]

I'm trying to install a second OS but i need to enter
cmos in the windowsxp home edition in order to get the pc
to check the cd-r before booting up

 

[Chris Lanier]

You need to enter the BIOS. The CMOS is a little battery on the
motherboard.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

 

[T.C.]

The System Setup (BIOS) has nothing to do with Windows XP. Each system has
its own key or keys to press when you power on, to enter the System Setup.
Usually the first screen that comes up when you power on says something like
"Press F10 to enter System Setup." The key to press can vary from system to
system, like F1, F8, or DELETE. If for some reason you can't find that info
on your first screen BEFORE the Windows logo comes up, and you don't have a
manual for the system, which would tell you how to get into System Setup, go
to the web site of the maker of the system and see if you can find the info
there. Or, go to Google, do a search entering the PC makers name, the model
and Enter System Setup as key words for the search. Once in the System
Setup, you'll be able to find a listing for the Boot Order of the drives,
and you'll be able to change the order, making the CD drive the first in the
boot order. then Exit Saving changes.

 

[Steve C. Ray]

The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is stored in a CMOS (Complimentary
Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip. The CMOS is not the battery.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

The operating system is immaterial. Only you know what
motherboard and BIOS you have, so only you know the answer to your
question. ;-}

In the extremely unlikely event that your PC's manual 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/bios_manufacturer.htm

You should also be aware that it's very easy to render, at least
temporarily, your PC unbootable by making an incorrect change in the
BIOS. So be very careful.


Bruce Chambers

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