I have an old Compaq 386 and I cant figure out how to
get to the CMOS. I have tried all the key combanations
that I can think of. I have also tried disconnecting
the keyboard befor bootup. Its a Deskpro. If you have
any suggestions that would be great.

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The only two keys I've ever seen used to enter the BIOS are the "DEL" 
and "F1" key/s while booting up  (of corse, there are probably others I 
dont know about).  Usually you can do it while your computer is checking 
your memory.

I was working on a Packard Bell today that used F2.  I have also seen
ctrl-alt-esc  ctrl-alt-s  ctrl-alt-e  Some systems require a program to get
in.  The possibilities are endless, but only in a 16 bit universe.

A setup program is a definite possibility, in general.  I don't know with
Compaq.  Have you tried looking for a web site or a tech support email
address?

Yep, older Compaqs require a disk with a setup program to edit the BIOS
setup.  If it is a newer machine, try F-10 when a solid little rectangle
apears in the upper-right portion of the screen.  I may even have a copy
of a Compaq setup program I'd be happy to upload to my directory if you
want.  Just mail me.

Yup. I bet it's a setup program. Like I said, I had tried almost
every key combination in the book. I never saw a solid rectangle,
though I was looking for it. I did try to email Compaq but they
never responded. They probably figured they had bigger fish to
fry. Klaus, that would be great if you had a setup program. I'm
very new to UNIX so I wouldn't know how to download it yet though.
You all have helped me out. Thanks.

Ok, I will let you know when I've uploaded it.

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