by Karlsweldt » Fri May 10, 2013 12:37 pm
Should be no reason for a BIOS page to appear on start-up, unless called for. Possibly there is a configuration error, and the BIOS is asking for a correction.
Ensure that each BIOS page is set according to how the system is configured. If no floppy drive, ensure that feature is disabled. Same when using an add-in video or sound card, duplicating on-board features. Disable the on-board features to ensure no conflict of device assignment. Another feature, fan monitoring, needs to have an "ignore" setting if no fan is on that power port.
When using a USB keyboard and/or mouse, the 'legacy' USB feature needs to be enabled. Otherwise, the keyboard and/or mouse would not be detected until after the OS is active.
Set the desired boot path with no more than three devices.. the hard drive as first, the optical drive as second.. and 'removable' devices (flash memory, USB drive) as third. As to a power control, best to set that for "stay off" if AC power is lost.. unless this is an unattended system.
When done with BIOS settings, ensure you close by first accepting "yes" for saving settings. Some BIOS versions require an "F10" key press to save the settings before exiting. Should be a notation on the screen.
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