Keeps returning to bios boot

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by zirggriz, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. zirggriz

    zirggriz Private E-2

    Dell dimension 2400, had unknown password. I took out battery for several hours, didn't work. I seen a jumper on MB that said clear password, I pulled off the 2 only prongs and replaced after 5 secs. It now doesn't ask for password but goes to start in "safe mode" or "start windows normally". I tried both several times but it just starts booting over with bios boot then "safe" or "normal".

    Ideas anyone?
     
    zirggriz, Feb 19, 2009
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I assume that removing the jumper wiped the cmos. Have you gone into the BIOS and checked to see if the settings are correct?

    If I'm going to make any changes in the BIOS, I usually write down all the current settings so I know what is working.
     
    plodr, Feb 19, 2009
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  3. zirggriz

    zirggriz Private E-2

    I went into BIOS set time and boot order. I'm teaching myself as I go. What else should I chech for?
     
    zirggriz, Feb 19, 2009
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  4. ASUS

    ASUS MajorGeek

    ASUS, Feb 20, 2009
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  5. zirggriz

    zirggriz Private E-2

    Very nice, lots of info. But could you point me to one of the many very nice areas.

    Thanks
     
    zirggriz, Feb 20, 2009
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