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What are the keystrokes needed to get into the Cmos setup on a motherboard with Pheonix Bios?
Sometimes when I can not figure out what keystrokes to get into the Bios of a system, I will hold several keys down when booting. A lot of times this will give a Keyboard Error with the option of going into Setup or to continue booting.
Craig
Craig
I have also seen Alt+S used
I have seen Alt+Ctrl+Enter is used in old Cmos
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this is from the phoenix site
Q2.3. How do I run Setup?
A2.3. One way of running Setup is to press a special function key or key combination during POST before the operating system is loaded. During POST, the BIOS usually displays a prompt like this: "Press F2 to enter Setup." If your computer does not display a prompt like this, consult your owner's manual or call the manufacturer for directions. While your computer manufacturer may have selected a different sequence, the following sequences are commonly used:
Ctrl+Alt+S or Ctrl+Alt+Esc or Ctrl+Alt+Ins.
If you press the keys too early, the BIOS may display an error message. Not every BIOS has a built-in Setup program. Some computers, such as 286 and early 386 models, require running the setup program from a floppy disk (supplied with the system when purchased). If you have such a system, you should be able to obtain a replacement diskette from your computer manufacturer, a local computer repair shop, or from MicroFirmware at800-767-5465 or http://www.firmware.com. Phoenix does not sell or distribute
Setup disks.
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the rest below are assorted.
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esc
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ctrl-esc
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alt-esc
shift-del
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ctrl-alt-esc