[tp1002]

Yes - Bios when the boot order starts with removable devices.

It listed a number when the hard drive option was first.

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So it is listed as a number now? What is that number?

[wannabe1]

So it is listed as a number now? What is that number?

[tp1002]

I could have sworn there was a number yesterday, but there's no number now - just None. Also Auto, CD Rom and Atapi removable have everything disabled (except transfer mode is standard).

[wannabe1]

Try resetting that setting to "Auto" again and save the settings. (We set the BIOS to default since we last checked that.) Reboot and check the setting again. Let me know what you find.

[tp1002]

It's stuck on "Entering Setup...".
Been there for a few minutes. Did I mess it up further?...
TP1002

[tp1002]

FYI - still stuck on "Entering Setup..."

I won't do anything more until I hear from you again. I know you're busy. Thanks!

[gerryf]

what's the model on this pc?

[tp1002]

Hi Gerryf,
HP Pavillion ZE 5300

[gerryf]

do you here any beeps when this machine is starting, sitting at the f2

[wannabe1]

Sorry, tp1002,,,got called out of the office unexpectedly...

Ctrl + Alt + Delete and try to access BIOS setup again.

[tp1002]

Gerryf - no beeps. It is noisy though-which is new.

Wannabe1 - Ctrl Alt delete isn't working. I think I need to hold down the on button to reboot this time...

[wannabe1]

Go ahead and shut it down with the power button.

Put Bootdisk #1 in the floppy drive and power it on. Feed it another disk each time it asks for one until all 6 have loaded.

Let me know how this goes...

[tp1002]

Wannabe1 - Working on it now.

[tp1002]

Wannabe1-I'm at the "Welcome to Setup" screen...
Sorry that I keep contacting you for help, but I only know enough to really get myself in trouble - but I'm soooo willing go learn.

Ready whenever you are.

I can't thank you enough for your help!
TP1002

[wannabe1]

ARrrggghhhhh...Site wouldn't let me post.....

When you get to the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press R for Recovery Console.