I recently built a new computer. I installed LMDE 2 and everything went well.
The only problem is that now, I cannot access the BIOS. I tried F2 and Del but the computer just continued booting.
Any ideas?
TIA.
Doug
Problem solved: Can't access my BIOS config!
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Problem solved: Can't access my BIOS config!
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Re: Can't access my BIOS config!
Well your new motherboard definitely has a bios entry mode--Investigate that mfg link.
It could be F1 f2 f12 esc, del, I have seen others. Some require tapping the key, others pressing
It could be F1 f2 f12 esc, del, I have seen others. Some require tapping the key, others pressing
Everything in life was difficult before it became easy.
Re: Can't access my BIOS config!
Yes, and as I said previously, it was F2 or Del for bios entry mode. That worked before when I had Mint Linuxall41 wrote:Well your new motherboard definitely has a bios entry mode--Investigate that mfg link.
It could be F1 f2 f12 esc, del, I have seen others. Some require tapping the key, others pressing
Cinammon based on Ubuntu installed. But now that I installed LMDE 2, there is no longer any bios access!
And yes, I tried as many key combinations as I could think of.
BTW-my BIOS is by American Megatrends and I am using an ASUS Motherboard and AMD A10 processor.
Re: Can't access my BIOS config!
Here is the thing.
All this happens well before your computer knows anything about the operating system you wish to load.Yes, and as I said previously, it was F2 or Del for bios entry mode. That worked before when I had Mint Linux
Everything in life was difficult before it became easy.
Re: Can't access my BIOS config!
Did you need to change any usb legacy settings while installing LMDE2?
If your using a usb keyboard, it may not be getting initialized until the os has booted due to the bios not initializing some usb devices at post time.
If you have a usb to ps2 adapter and have the appropriate ps2 kb port you may be able to use that. Otherwise you may need to open the case and short out the cmos pins to reset your bios.
Cheers
If your using a usb keyboard, it may not be getting initialized until the os has booted due to the bios not initializing some usb devices at post time.
If you have a usb to ps2 adapter and have the appropriate ps2 kb port you may be able to use that. Otherwise you may need to open the case and short out the cmos pins to reset your bios.
Cheers
Re: Can't access my BIOS config!
Problem solved: The problem was caused by having my keyboard plugged into a powered usb hub. The system wouldn't recognize the keyboard when plugged into the hub. I plugged the keyboard into a usb port on the motherboard and it worked when I pressed F2.
Re: Problem solved: Can't access my BIOS config!
I always check the physical first.
Removing any "variables" in the way., is a good first step.
Good job and well done.
Removing any "variables" in the way., is a good first step.
Good job and well done.
Re: Can't access my BIOS config!
Yay! Great to hear.Doug B wrote:Problem solved: The problem was caused by having my keyboard plugged into a powered usb hub. The system wouldn't recognize the keyboard when plugged into the hub. I plugged the keyboard into a usb port on the motherboard and it worked when I pressed F2.
Re: Problem solved: Can't access my BIOS config!
It's a new one on me!Habitual wrote:I always check the physical first.
Removing any "variables" in the way., is a good first step.
Good job and well done.
Ah well, next time I'll know better.
Thanks everyone.
Doug