Fixing Windows XP installation errors. BIOS setup for installing Windows from a boot disk How to open BIOS on xp
Most often, we remember about BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) only when we need to reinstall the operating system and need to somehow set it to boot from a disk or flash drive. I have often written about this in articles such as:, and others. Now I want to put together and refer only to this article when necessary. This article will be useful for all versions of BIOS and for different companies. A kind of unified directory
The first thing you need to know is that BIOS is divided by manufacturer and version.
To change boot method in BIOS- you must first enter it.
You can, of course, find out which version and manufacturer of your BIOS, from the manual that comes with the computer.
You can also find out by looking at the line at the top of the black screen at boot time (the manufacturer will be indicated there).
Well, then enter the BIOS, knowing what kind of BIOS you have.
In some versions of the BIOS there is no such screen with the display of lines. There is simply a logo and at the bottom it says something like "Press F2 to enter SETUP" and then press F2. If there is just a logo and there are no inscriptions - press ESC, and then del or f2
Here is a small list of manufacturers and keyboard shortcuts for entering BIOS:
Also, at the bottom of the black screen, keys are written to enter the BIOS and to display a list that contains available devices for loading and so that you can boot from it. But about him at the end of the article.
As you can see - most often you need to press a key F2 or Del.
Now you need to put a USB flash drive or disk in the boot.
Let's look at a few examples that differ from the BIOS manufacturer.
Setting up Award Bios for booting from a USB stick or disk:
The main window looks like this, in which we need the second item:
Further depends on the firmware version. In one case, you will need to go to an item similar to "Boot Seq & Floppy Setup"
otherwise, you don't need to go anywhere - everything will be right before your eyes
Click on First Boot Device(First boot device), click Enter and such a window will appear
in which you need to select the disk or flash drive that will be launched first. You can specify the Second boot device, for example, but usually the BIOS fills in this data itself.
On a note:
If you choose a flash drive, then, among other things, you also need to go to the "Hard Disk Boot Priority" item and move our flash drive to the very top using the "+" and "-" or "PageUp" and "PageDown" buttons:
It is also worth remembering that in order for the BIOS to see the USB flash drive, it must be connected before turning on or before rebooting
Then we press "F10" (for the exact key, see the prompt at the bottom of the screen with the name "Save", "Exit") or go to the main BIOS menu and select the item "Save and Exit Setup". In the red window, select "Yes" with the "Y" button on the keyboard and press "Enter"
The computer will reboot and when booting from installation disk with Windows such a request may appear for a few seconds "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD ..."
Which translates as "Press any button to boot from CD or DVD".
This means that if at this moment you do not press any button on the keyboard, the computer will continue to boot from the next device in the list.
Another kind of this BIOS:
I only met this on old computers ten years ago until 2003. The main menu looks like this:
To customize the boot order, you need to go to the menu BIOS FEATURES SETUP:
At this point, we just select with the PageUp and PageDown buttons (or Enter and arrows) what to put first - CDROM or USB flash drive. Don't forget the second and third device
And further:
How to choose where to boot from in AMI BIOS
If, after entering BIOS, you see such a screen, then you have AMI BIOS:
Use the "right arrow" button on the keyboard to move to the Boot tab:
Go to "Hard Disk Drives" and in the line "1st Drive" (may be called "First Drive") select a disk or flash drive:
Next, go to "Boot Device Priority", go to "1st Boot Device" and select from the list what you have selected in the previous tab (ie if you have selected a USB flash drive in Hard Disk Drives, then you need to specify it here too. This is important! )
To boot from a CD / DVD disk, you need to select "ATAPI CD-ROM" (or simply "CDROM") in this menu, and there is no need to go to the previous menu "Hard Disk Drives".
Now we save the results by pressing "F10" or go to the BIOS section "Exit" and select "Exit Saving Changes".
Another AMI BIOS, but everything is clear here:
Customization Phoenix-Award Bios to boot from a USB stick
If, after entering BIOS, you see such a screen, then you have a Phoenix-Award BIOS:
We go to the “Advanced” tab and opposite the “First Boot Device” set what you need (USB flash drive or disk):
Save with F10
Configuring EFI (UEFI) Bios with a GUI to boot from a USB flash drive
Now you won't surprise anyone with this. Almost all new computers come with this kind of shell. You can read more about it in the article.
When loading, at the bottom of the screen there is a section "Boot Priority", where you can use the mouse (drag and drop) pictures to set the desired boot order.
You can also click the "Exit / Advanced mode" button in the upper right corner and select Advanced mode in the window that appears.
Next, go to the "Boot" tab and in the section Boot Option Priorities in the "Boot Option # 1" field, set boot device by default USB flash drive, DVD-ROM, HDD or another available device.
How to boot from a USB flash drive or disk without entering BIOS
This is what I wrote about almost at the very beginning of the article.
This is when you need to press a key once and a window with a choice of loading will appear. This method does not change the BIOS settings.
Usually Award BIOS offers to press "F9" to call the boot menu, and AMI asks to press "F8". On notebooks, this may be the "F12" key.
In general - look at the bottom line and look for items like "Press F8 for BBS POPUP" or "Press F9 to Select Booting Device after POST".
Why can't I boot from a USB flash drive in BIOS?
Possible reasons: 
On ancient computers, there is generally no way to boot from USB sticks. If there is no newer BIOS, then the project can help.
1) Download from the link above latest version"Plop Boot Manager" and unpack it.
2) The archive contains files: plpbt.img - an image for a floppy disk, and plpbt.iso - an image for a CD-ROM.
3) We write the image to disk and boot from it (or from a floppy disk).
4) A menu will appear in which we select our USB flash drive and boot from it already.
Small decoding of drive designations when choosing:
Do not forget after you have done what you wanted (namely, why did you change the boot in the BIOS) - return the boot settings back so that the computer boots from the hard drive.
On new and some old models of motherboards, for one reason or another, problems with installing Windows 7 may occur. Most often this is due to incorrect settings in the BIOS, which can be corrected.
During BIOS setup, to install any operating system difficulties arise as the versions may differ from one another. First you need to enter the BIOS interface - restart the computer and until the operating system logo appears, press one of the keys in the range from F2 before F12 or Delete... In addition, key combinations can be used, for example, Ctrl + F2.
Further actions depend on the version.
AMI BIOS
This is one of the most popular BIOS versions that can be found on motherboards from ASUS, Gigabyte and other manufacturers. Instructions for configuring AMI for installing Windows 7 are as follows:
After saving and exiting, the computer will restart and boot from the installation media.
AWARD
The BIOS from this developer is in many ways similar to that of the AMI, and the instructions for setting up before installing Windows 7 are as follows:
There is no additional configuration required.
Phoenix BIOS
This is already an outdated BIOS version, but it is still used on many motherboards today. Instructions for setting it up are as follows:
In this way, you can prepare your Phoenix BIOS computer for Windows installation.
UEFI BIOS
This is updated graphical interface BIOS with advanced features, which can be found in some modern computers. Versions with partial or full russification are often found.
The only serious drawback of this BIOS type- the presence of several versions, in which the interface can be greatly changed, due to which the sought items can be in different places. Let's consider setting up UEFI for installing Windows 7 on one of the most popular versions:
Despite the large number of steps, there is nothing difficult in working with the UEFI interface, and the likelihood of breaking something with an incorrect action is lower than in the standard BIOS.
In this simple way, you can configure the BIOS to install Windows 7, and any other Windows on your computer. Try to follow the instructions above, because if you lose some settings in the BIOS, the system may stop starting.
So, you have a boot disk with Windows, now you need to make sure that the computer can boot from it. To do this, you only need to change one parameter in the BIOS.
You can get there immediately after turning on the computer, when the message Press DEL to enter SETUP appears on the monitor, that is, to get into the BIOS, you need to press the button while the message is displayed on the monitor Delete.
The inscriptions may be different, there may not even be any inscriptions, this should not confuse you. In most cases, to get into the BIOS, the following keys are most often used:
Desktop computers - Delete(In most cases), F1 or F4
Laptops - F1, F2, F3, Delete, Ctrl + Alt + Esc... In the case of laptops, the keyboard shortcuts can be very different, depending on the model. You can find this information either via the Internet or by calling the technical support service.
Be careful, as the inscription on the screen disappears quickly enough, so after turning on the computer, you can immediately press the corresponding key several times (it is enough once, but to accurately capture the right moment, repeated pressing will not hurt) If you could not see it on the first attempt , then restart the computer using the button Reset and try again. At the start of the download, a graphic image may appear on the screen, covering the service labels. To remove it, press the Esc key. If everything is done correctly, then a window with BIOS settings will appear.
There are various BIOS version... Choose your option and follow the instructions given.
1. AMI BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY)
After entering the BIOS settings of this type, you will see the following window:
From above enter the section Boot and in subsection Boot Device Priority in point 1st Boot Device select the option from CDROM.
Everything. BIOS is configured. Now you need to insert the Windows disk into the drive and exit the BIOS after saving the settings made. To do this, press the F10 key, select Yes in the dialog box that appears and press Enter.
2. AWARD (PHOENIX) BIOS
Choose a section Boot(sometimes Advanced). Find the parameter CD-ROM and move it to the very top. In this BIOS version, to move CD-ROM to the topmost position, press the + key twice
it should look like the picture:
Save your settings and exit BIOS. To do this, go to the tab Exit and select the item Exit Saving Changes:
3. Another option AWARD (PHOENIX) BIOS
Here we are interested in the section Advanced BIOS Features.
We go into this section and look for the item First Boot Device. Then at this point we set the computer boot from CDROM.
After you have configured BIOS, you need to insert a bootable Windows disk into the drive and save the settings BIOS... To do this, press the F10 key, select Yes in the window that appears and press Enter.
4.UEFI (EFI) BIOS
The main UEFI BIOS window looks like the picture below. In the upper right corner of the window, you can set the interface language - I have selected "Russian". Left-click once on the button Exit / Aux.
In the window that appears, select the "Additional mode" with the left mouse button.
The UEFI BIOS extended mode window will appear, in which you need to select the "Boot" menu item, as shown in the picture below.
You will see the menu items shown in the picture below. Considering that the installation of Windows will be done with boot disk, with the left mouse button click on the button opposite the "Download Option # 1".
In the small window that appears, select your DVD-ROM. My DVD drive (disc reader) is named after the company that made it - "Optiarc DVD RW". It’s what you need to choose. Your DVD drive name, of course, may be different.
This completes the BIOS settings required to install Windows from the disk. To save the set parameters, click on the "Exit" button. In the window that appears, select "Save changes and reset."
REMEMBER! After installing Windows, you need to enter the BIOS again and return the boot from hard disk.
BIOS is a faithful assistant when Windows crashes, connecting and configuring new peripherals, optimizing the temperature regime of PCs and laptops. The goal of the user in this case is to enter the BIOS in order to move the PC or gadget from the dead center, when further work on the computer suddenly became impossible.
Why do I need a BIOS program
BIOS is a firmware, firmware of the motherboard of a PC / laptop or tablet mono board, independent of the operating system installed on the computer. It allows you to use the following features:
- starting a PC from external media (flash drives, memory cards, external storage and CD / DVD / BD-RW drives);
- "Overclocking" the processor, adjusting the temperature regime and PC cooling systems;
- enable / disable and configure hardware interfaces computer system or gadget.
The first option is used most often. You may never go into other BIOS functions (there is no need), but you will have to reinstall Windows dozens of times while your PC, laptop or tablet is “alive”.
Entering BIOS on computers and laptops with keyboards before Windows boots
Before looking in the settings of different versions Windows capabilities to enter the BIOS, it is worth mentioning entering the BIOS before loading the operating system. This is the oldest, but also proven method used by the previous generation of users.
The most common single keys for entering BIOS are Del, Esc and F2. They should be tried first of all if instructions from a PC or laptop are not available, but you still need to enter the BIOS urgently.
Table: keys for entering different BIOS versions
On most laptops in the 2000s. the release has an AMI BIOS installed, and the majority of "system engineers" have Phoenix / Award BIOS installed. Other BIOS versions are less common.
Different laptop manufacturers also dictate their own rule - the BIOS entry keys may differ significantly.
Table: keys for entering BIOS on different laptops
| Laptop manufacturers | Keys or key combinations for entering BIOS |
| F1 | IBM (most computers) |
| F2 | Dell Inspiron, Dell Presicion, IBM E-Pro Laptop |
| F10 | Compaq |
| Del | CompUSA, eMachine, Intel Tangent, Roverbook, Tiget |
| Esc | Cybermax |
| F1, F2 | Gateway, HP |
| F1, F3 | Dell 400 |
| F1, Esc | Toshiba |
| F2, F3 | Sony VAIO |
| F2, Del | Dell Dimension, Dell Optiplex |
| F2, Fn + F1 | Dell Latitude |
| F1, F2, Del | Micron, Packard Bell |
| F1, F2, Ctrl + Alt + Esc | Acer |
| Ctrl + Alt + Esc, Ctrl + Alt + Del | AST |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del, Ctrl + Alt + Ins | IBM with PS / 2 keyboard |
Video: BIOS Entry Keys on All PCs and BIOS Versions
How to enter BIOS after starting Windows
One could, perhaps, have stopped at the "hot" keys if it were not for ultra-fast flash drives (SSD-drives), which are installed even in very budget models laptops (as of 2017 - 7-10 thousand rubles). Already works for them Windows version 8.1 / 10. The fact is that the transition to startup from a Windows 8.1 or 10 SSD is so fast that you hardly have time to press the coveted key.
There are no recent models - and smartbooks with Windows 10 are no longer equipped with a BIOS, but with its continuation - UEFI.
With Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
Unlike much more new windows 8.1 / 10, in previous versions Windows lacks an extensive boot menu, offering almost a dozen options for fixing OS startup problems. Therefore, proceed in the older ways. There are no special boot options here - use the hotkeys from the list above, since. outdated versions Windows is recommended mainly for older PCs and laptops that are not equipped with UEFI and other startup "enhancers".
With Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10
Starting with Windows 8, you can get into the BIOS by selecting a special restart option in Windows settings, or with command line.
Restart Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 to enter BIOS
You cannot go directly from Windows to BIOS - the OS must shutdown in the current session.
- Give the command "Start - Settings - System - Update and Recovery - Recovery". Switch to Windows recovery 10
- Choose special options Windows boot 10 and click the "Restart Now" button.
- After restarting, wait until the bootable windows menu 10.
Choose the action you want - Give the command "Diagnostics - Advanced Settings - UEFI Firmware Settings" in the boot menu.
Go to EFI installs in the boot menu - Confirm BIOS startup.
Confirm startup in BIOS / UEFI mode
The PC or laptop will start in UEFI where you can select Enhanced BIOS mode.
Calling the Windows 10 Emergency Boot Menu without logging in
This method is suitable if the system cannot start a new session, for example, due to incompatibility of any drivers or applications with Windows 10.
Please do the following.
Video: Common Methods for Entering BIOS under Windows 10
Switching to BIOS / UEFI mode using the Windows 10 command line
Please do the following.
The system startup file "shutdown.exe" is a tool that allows you to close an active Windows session and shut down the OS. By running the ShutDown.exe program from the C: \ Windows \ folder, you will also allow the system to shut down correctly without losing data - even when, for example, when a virus infects the system that has blocked the Start button and the Windows taskbar, you still need to restart it normally PC.
Other options for entering BIOS
There are also older ways to get into the BIOS - connect a keyboard with an outdated PS / 2 interface or switch a jumper on the motherboard of a PC or laptop.
Resetting BIOS using a jumper
If the input to the BIOS was unavailable due to the manufacturer's settings, you need to switch the jumper on the motherboard back and forth, each time turning on the PC so that BIOS firmware did a little work.
Move the CMOS jumper to a different position or remove it Connecting a PS / 2 keyboard to work with a PC
First of all, this problem is faced by the owners of PCs and laptops that already have a version of Windows 10 and UEFI firmware instead of BIOS, but a lying PS / 2 keyboard, bought 10-15 years ago.
By default, BIOS / UEFI is already configured to work with USB devices - by connecting your adapter to any of the USB ports, you get working keyboard and / or a PS / 2 mouse.
Today, there are practically no computers left that are not equipped USB ports... Too outdated "system units" and laptops from the distant 90s are not counted - people threw them out, and it makes no sense to remember such computers. Judge for yourself: who needs Windows 95/98 computers with Pentium 1/2/3 processor with 300 MHz frequency, 16–64 MB of RAM and a 10 GB hard drive? And there are not very many programs for Windows 9x.
Based on the foregoing, it is easier to connect keyboards and mice with an outdated PS / 2 plug using a special PS / 2-USB adapter.
Combined USB-PS / 2 adapters allow you to connect a mouse and keyboard to the same port There are also reverse adapters that selectively connect mice and keyboards to "system units" of PCs that have the PS / 2 interface itself. Connects to the USB port on the cable as wired mouse and nano-receiver (or Bluetooth-module) from wireless mouse or keyboard. If a mouse or keyboard is connected through such a converter to the wrong slot, the mouse and keyboard themselves will not work, do not mix up the devices.
Unlike universal adapters, these converters are selective to the type of device Adapters for connecting wireless mice and keyboards to the PS / 2 socket on system unit PCs allow you to get rid of the age-old problem of wires and cables - chafing of the "cores" on bends, leading to inoperability of the device.
You can order such adapters on the Internet, for example, in the Ozon or AliExpress store - the latter, by the way, many goods from China, including various trifles, are transported to Russia free of charge, the final delivery is carried out to the "Russian Post" branch closest to to the user. In Russian hypermarket chains, for example, in "Yulmart" or "DNS", this stuff is also in bulk. Don't create unnecessary problems for yourself.
The blue-purple adapter, like the PS / 2 connector itself, means that you are working with a keyboard. The green adapter and connector is the PS / 2 interface for the mouse.
Today, USB keyboards and mice are actively replacing their outdated PS / 2 counterparts. You don't need to do anything on a more or less modern PC or laptop.
It is not worth connecting other devices via a "reverse" adapter (for example, a USB flash drive) - the PS / 2 bus was not designed for high-speed data streams of tens and hundreds of megabits. The performance of the PS / 2 interface is enough to control the mouse pointer and enter text from the keyboard - it was originally "sharpened" for input devices. At worst, you can try to connect the joystick, but its correct operation is not guaranteed.
Is it possible to enter BIOS without restarting Windows
To enter the BIOS, any version of Windows must end the current session and go into a mode in which the power of the PC or laptop can be forcibly turned off (if required). Give the command "Start - Shutdown - Restart" or turn off the PC or laptop by pressing and quickly releasing the power button (if the action of the power button is configured to shutdown Windows work 10).
In the MS-DOS operating system, the way to go directly to the BIOS was extremely simple - the user pressed the Reset button on the system unit, and when the PC was restarted, in turn, a hot key was used (most often Del). Before that, it was required to complete all data read / write operations on the disks.
What to do if you cannot enter BIOS
PC motherboards, laptop mainboards and tablet mono cards are reliable enough, and there should be no difficulty entering the BIOS. Nevertheless, entering the BIOS, or rather, not starting a PC or gadget with Windows 10, is mainly due to the following reasons.
- Failure of the microcircuit (s) of the ROM in which the BIOS firmware is written. On "sistemniks", the ROM microcircuit is often not soldered into the motherboard, but has a special socket-block that allows it to be removed and replaced. If you are technically savvy and have at least a little experience in servicing and replacing components, you can risk changing the ROM yourself by ordering it on the manufacturer's website or in popular Chinese stores, or by purchasing a BIOS chip directly from the SC of your city. On laptops and tablets, it mainly helps to replace it by soldering it on a special soldering station available in every computer service center that provides a full range of PC repair services, up to replacing capacitors on boards.
- Accidental flashing (updating) BIOS to an incompatible version. If you ventured to update the BIOS version yourself, or even change the BIOS to UEFI in the hope that previously unavailable functions will open and the mouse will work, such an action often refuses to be reckless, since the ROM parameters may not be so perfect as to "pull" the graphic UEFI firmware interface. Restoration (reprogramming) of the ROM is also carried out by the service center.
- You are pressing the wrong key or key combination to enter the BIOS. Check the assignment of the key (s) for entering the BIOS specifically for your version of BIOS and / or manufacturer of laptop or tablet.
- The manufacturer of the motherboard of a PC, laptop or tablet has closed (classified) the ability to enter the BIOS for a special key combination, which is not mentioned in the instructions. This is a very rare case when service centers, in pursuit of profit, can agree with manufacturers of PCs and gadgets not to indicate either in the instructions for the device itself or on the display with a corresponding inscription before starting the OS, how the user can get into the BIOS.
- PC keyboard (or external keyboard tablet) does not have time to "come to life" when you switch too quickly to start Windows 8.1 / 10. The methods listed above will help here.
- The manufacturer / seller has entered a password that prevents entering the BIOS. This is done for commercial reasons - so that in the event of any action, including reinstalling Windows, the user paid for such an action. This is where resetting the settings using the CMOS jumper on the PC motherboard will help.
- The keyboard is simply faulty. Repair or replace it. Perhaps a certain group of keys does not work, including, say, the Del, F2 or similar key. The old "sistemniks" did not work at all without a keyboard.
- You pressed the required key (or key combination) too late - the OS is already booting (Windows, MS-DOS, Linux, Android x86, LiveCD / DVD / USB bootloader or its equivalent, installation / update program for the corresponding OS, etc.) ... Wait for the OS to load (or a tool that emulates its work) and routinely end the session that has just begun. Wait until the PC is reset - this is indicated by the logo of the manufacturer and / or distributor of computers of your series / batch that appears on the screen.
- The fast boot function interferes. You need to disable it.
Video: Problems Entering BIOS - Onboard Keyboard Doesn't Work Well
How to disable Fast Boot Windows 10
Please do the following.
Restart your PC or tablet. Most likely, you will have an opportunity before running Windows 10 still enter BIOS / EFI from the key, according to the instructions for your computer or gadget.
Errors when entering BIOS
BIOS, like any program (or software package, operating system), including your Windows 10, carries a lot of errors. Knowing them will not hurt if entering the BIOS and / or starting the PC / laptop is accompanied by the BIOS refusing to control a particular device, or the PC refusing to start Windows.
| Message | Description of the problem |
|---|---|
| 8042 Gate A20 Error | Keyboard controller problem (controller or motherboard needs to be replaced) |
| Address Line Short | The problem of the motherboard expansion boards (a short circuit is possible; if after the check it was not possible to boot, you need to change the motherboard) |
| BIOS ROM Checksum Error - System Halt | Checksum error of the permanent memory microcircuit (it is necessary to reflash the microcircuit or replace it) |
| BIOS Update For Installed CPU Failed | BIOS version mismatch specific model processor |
| Bad PnP Serial ID Checksum | Checksum error of the Plug and Play device (remove the devices, carefully inspect and reinstall; if it does not help, you need to change the faulty devices) |
| Boot Error - Press F1 To Retry Disk Boot Failure, Insert System Disk And Press Enter | A boot disk was not found (it often happens if in BIOS Setup there is a floppy drive or a floppy disk drive as the first boot sector, and at the time the computer is turned on, a non-system disk or a floppy disk is in this drive - this often happens when, for example, watching a movie with disk or listen to music, and then forget to take out the disk.You need to remove the disk and restart the computer, or it is better to boot from the hard disk of the computer in the settings) |
| Bus Time Out NMI At Slot XXX | Happens if the EISA bus is installed (try rebooting) |
| CH2 Timer Error | Second timer initialization problem (check peripherals) |
| CMOS Battery Failed | CMOS battery is dead (replace battery) |
| CMOS Battery Has Failed | Likewise |
| CMOS Battery State Low | Likewise |
| CMOS Checksum Bad (Error, Failure) | Checksum error of the CMOS chip (check the battery, if it does not help, re-program the BIOS chip) |
| CMOS Date / Time Not Set | Errors when setting the system time and date (fix the error in the BIOS, check the battery is working) |
| CMOS Display Type | The BIOS incorrectly specifies the characteristics of the system monitor |
| CMOS Memory Size Mismatch | |
| CMOS System Options Not Set | The content of the CMOS memory is damaged (check the battery, it may need a flashing) |
| Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache | Cache error (replace chip) |
| Checking NVRAM | Information that the system is updating the computer's configuration (if it appears frequently, check the motherboard battery) |
| DMA # 1 (2) Error | DMA channel initialization error (possibly a problem due to a connected peripheral device; it may be necessary to change the motherboard) |
| DMA Bus TimeOut | The system does not receive a response to a DMA controller request (check peripherals and replace faulty ones) |
| DMA Error | DMA controller error (may need to change motherboard) |
| Display Type Has Changed Since Last Boot | |
| Drive X: Error | Problems with hard disk(check BIOS settings, ribbon cable; if the disk is damaged, format it, or better - buy a new one) |
| Drive X: Failure | Hard disk cannot be initialized (check BIOS settings, ribbon cable; if the disk is damaged, format it) |
| ECC Error | Problems with RAM(memory needs to be replaced) |
| EISA CMOS Inoperational | EISA board CMOS memory chip error (check battery or replace chip) |
| EISA Configuration Checksum Error | EISA board CMOS checksum error (check BIOS settings and battery) |
| EISA Configuration Is Not Complete | EISA board CMOS memory chip error (check BIOS settings) |
| Error Encountered Initializing Hard Drive | Problems with initializing the IDE hard drive (check the BIOS settings, the correctness of the jumpers; if it does not help, replace the device) |
| Error Initializing Hard Drive Controller | Initialization problems IDE controller(check jumpers, BIOS settings) |
| Expansion Board Not Ready At Slot XXX | Problems with initializing the board in slot XXX (check the connection, the board or the slot itself may be faulty) |
| Extended RAM Failed At Offset: XXX | Extended memory initialization error (check connections, or replace memory) |
| FDD Controller Failure | Floppy controller initialization error (check connections or replace controller) |
| Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict | A conflict between the floppy drive controller and another device (you need to disconnect the device, work, and then reconnect it) |
| HDD Controller Failure | IDE controller initialization error (check jumpers, BIOS settings) |
| Hard Disk Install Failure | Problems with initializing the IDE hard drive (check the BIOS settings, jumpers, cables, if it does not help, change the faulty device) |
| Hard Disk Diagnosis Fail | Problems with initializing the hard disk (check the BIOS settings, jumpers, loops, if it doesn't help, change the faulty device) |
| Hard Disk Fail (20) Hard Disk Fail (40) | Likewise |
| I / O Card Parity Error at XXX | Expansion board parity error (check board installation) |
| INTR # 1 Error | Problems with initializing the first channel of the interrupt controller (IRQ0-IRQ7) |
| INTR # 2 Error | Problems with initializing the second channel of the interrupt controller (IRQ8-IRQ15) |
| Incorrect Drive A / B - Run Setup | Floppy drive initialization error (check loop, BIOS settings) |
| Invalid Drive Specification | The hard disk is damaged or, if new, is not partitioned (use the FDisk command) |
| Invalid Media In Drive X: | Likewise |
| Invalid System Configuration Data | Plug and Play device configuration error (reset with Reset Configuration Date) |
| Invalid System Configuration Data - Run Configuration Utility Press F1 to Resume, F2 to Setup | Likewise |
| K / B Interface Error | Keyboard problem (check connection) |
| Keyboard Error | Likewise |
| Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present | Keyboard problems (see if any key is pressed) |
| Keyboard Failure, Press To Continue | Likewise |
| Keyboard Is Locked Out - Unlock The KeyKeyboard Is Locked | Sticky keys on the keyboard |
| Memory Adress Error at XXX | |
| Memory Parity Error at XXX | Likewise |
| Memory Size Decreased | The amount of RAM is incorrectly specified in the BIOS |
| Memory Size Has Changed Since Last Boot | Likewise |
| Memory Size Increased | Likewise |
| Memory Test Fail | RAM problems (check the power supply and the memory itself) |
| Memory Verify Error at XXXX | Likewise |
| Missing Operation System | |
| Monitor Type Does Not Match CMOS - Run Setup | System monitor is incorrectly specified in BIOS |
| NVRAM Checksum Error | NVRAM error (check BIOS settings and battery) |
| NVRAM Cleared | Likewise |
| NVRAM Data Invalid | Likewise |
| No ROM Basic | An error occurred when trying to boot the system from the hard drive (possibly caused by a virus, you will have to partition the disk again with the loss of all data) |
| Off Board Parity Error | Attempting to boot from a floppy disk when there is no system floppy in the drive (remove the floppy) |
| Offending Address Not Found | Problems with devices not integrated into the motherboard (processor, RAM ...) |
| Offending Segment | Error unknown device(most likely, problems with data transfer or a conflict when accessing ports - check the BIOS) |
| On Board Parity Error | Problems with devices integrated into the motherboard (hard disk controller, PCI bus ...) |
| Onboard PCI VGA Not Configured For Bus Master | Integrated graphics problem |
| Operating System Not Found | An error occurred when trying to boot the operating system - it was not found (possibly caused by a virus, you will have to partition the disk again with the loss of all data) |
| Override Enabled - Default Loaded | The system cannot boot when the BIOS values are set, all parameters will be reset to factory values |
| PCI I / O Port Conflict | Device conflict on PCI bus- trying to use the same I / O port (update hardware configuration) |
| PCI IRQ Conflict | Likewise |
| PCI Memory Conflict | PCI bus device conflict - trying to use the same memory area (update hardware configuration) |
| Parallel Port Risource Conflict | Conflict between devices using the parallel port (update hardware configuration or manually configure) |
| Parity Error | RAM parity error |
| Press A Key To Reboot | System boot problems (if the message appears frequently, change the motherboard) |
| Press ESC To Skip Memory Test | Pressing the ESC key will check the RAM according to the reduced program |
| Press F L To Disable NMI, F2 To Reboot | Interrupt controller operation problem - it is impossible to determine the device that has submitted a request for a non-maskable NMI interrupt |
| Primary Boot Device Not Found | The device configured in BIOS as a primary boot disk was not found (perhaps there is no system diskette or disk - insert a diskette or disk, or make the appropriate settings in BIOS) |
| Primary Master Hard Disk Fail | Problems with testing the Primary Master hard disk (check the BIOS settings, cables, jumpers, try connecting another disk; you may have to change the cable or hard disk) |
| Primary Slave Hard Disk Fail | Problems with testing the Primary Slave hard disk (check the BIOS settings, cables, jumpers, try connecting another disk; you may have to change the cable or hard disk) |
| Primary / Secondary IDE Controller Resource Conflict | Device conflict - IDE controller is accessing already occupied computer resources (update hardware configuration or manually configure) |
| RAM Parity Error - Checking For Segment | RAM parity error (perhaps the memory bar is incorrectly installed, try setting the slowest memory settings in BIOS) |
| Real Time Clock Error | Errors in setting the system time and date (check the battery, BIOS settings, if it does not help, change the motherboard) |
| Real Time Clock Failure | Likewise |
| Secondary Master Hard Disk Fail | Problems with testing the Secondary Master hard disk (check the BIOS settings, cables, jumpers, try connecting another disk; you may have to change the cable or hard disk) |
| Secondary Slave Hard Disk Fail | Problems with testing the Secondary Slave hard disk (check the BIOS settings, cables, jumpers, try connecting another disk; you may have to change the cable or hard disk) |
| Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict | Conflict between devices using the serial port COM1 (update hardware configuration or manually configure) |
| Serial Port 2 Resource Conflict | Conflict between devices using the serial port COM2 (update hardware configuration or manually configure) |
| Should Be Empty But EISA Board Found | EISA expansion board error (update hardware configuration or manually configure) |
| Should Have EISA Board But Not Found | EISA expansion board error - not responding to system requests (update the hardware configuration or configure manually, if it does not help - replace the faulty hardware) |
| Slot Not Empty | Unknown expansion board detected on ELSA bus (check BIOS settings) |
| Software Port NMI Inoperational | Problems with the software NMI interrupt port (check the BIOS settings, you may have to change the motherboard) |
| State Battery CMOS Low | |
| Static Device Resource Conflict | |
| System Battery Is Dead | The CMOS memory battery is exhausted (replace the battery) |
| System Battery Is Dead - Replace And Run Setup | Likewise |
| System CMOS Checksum Bad | Checksum error of CMOS memory (check the battery, replace if necessary, if it does not help - change the motherboard) |
| System Device Resource Conflict | Device conflict (update hardware or manually configure) |
| System Halted, (CtrlAltDel) To Reboot | System shutdown (press Ctrl + Alt + Del combination to reboot the system) |
| System RAM Failed At Offset: XXXX | RAM initialization error (the memory bar may be incorrectly installed, try setting the slowest memory settings in BIOS) |
| Type Display CMOS Mismatch | In BIOS, the type of system monitor is incorrect |
| Uncorrectable ECC DRAM Error | RAM problems (you may have to replace the memory) |
| Unknown PCI Error | Unknown PCI bus error (if all PCI cards are working fine, change the motherboard) |
| Update Failed | Failed to update new Plug @ Play device information (check battery or replace system board) |
| Update OK! | Information about new devices has been updated successfully |
| Wrong Board In Slot | EISA expansion board error (check BIOS settings or replace faulty devices) |
BIOS will help where Windows - or another OS - is already powerless. If there was no BIOS, it would be impossible to reanimate the PC in emergency situations. Great job - and fewer downtime problems!
Do you have a laptop of the American brand Hewlett-Packard, which later split into two companies, and want to change anything in its BIOS settings? Today you will learn how in an hp laptop you can enter the BIOS, of any model, through the pre-boot menu and operating tools Windows systems 10.
First of all, a few words about the manufacturer. HP is a major American brand operating in the field of manufacturing of measuring, chemical and medical equipment, as well as computing technology... In 2015 the company splits into:
- HP Inc. - specializes in computer hardware and printers;
- HPE - is engaged in business services (cloud structures, network technologies, supercomputers).
What is BIOS and why is it needed
Let's first find out what a BIOS is and why a motherboard needs it. BIOS (on new motherboards and laptops, it has been replaced with an improved analogue of UEFI), although it has outlived its own, it still works on all computers purchased before 2015-2016, and there is still no way to get away from this.
Physically, it is a microcircuit into which a set of firmware is embedded that implements the API for:
- Interaction of hardware components;
- Configuring equipment;
- Operating system startup;
- Testing the performance of hardware components of a computer and laptop.
There must be good reasons to enter the BIOS, for example, changing the system time, the priority of boot devices, and the like.
If you decide to update the firmware in the BIOS, but do not even know how to call it, it is better to refrain from this. Updating the firmware is the lot of experienced users and specialized services.
When you want to change the parameters, for example, to boot the device from a USB flash drive, adjust the system time or reset the settings to default, please.
How to get into BIOS
There are two methods to invoke the BIOS on an HP laptop:
1 Special keys when testing equipment;
2 Additional boot options for Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Let's consider them in order and in more detail.
Which key to call the BIOS on your model
Almost all manufacturers of motherboards and laptop computers program different buttons to call the menu. basic settings... Even in different models of one line of notebooks, the key to enter the settings menu may differ.
Advice: If you need to get into the BIOS settings, open the instruction manual of your device. It probably contains a description of how to log into the BIOS of your laptop.
With absence paper version its manuals can always be found on the official support site in pdf format.
You can do otherwise, reboot the device and, after self-testing the equipment, carefully look at the screen. It displays a notification for a few seconds (usually at the bottom) about how you can call the desired interface in HP.
Seeing it, you must press the corresponding key on the keyboard.
Rice. 2. Download window
If on most computers the role of this key is played by Del, then for a laptop it is: key F10(most popular), Esc, F1, F11 and other buttons from a number of functional ones.
Note that they often perform a different role (turning off Wi-Fi, adjusting the volume), and they must be pressed together with the key Fn.
In cases where you do not have time to see where this inscription appears or press the key in time to invoke the BIOS on your HP model, try restarting the laptop several times and each time clicking one of the function buttons(except F8), Delete and Esc. Surely, after several reboots, you will find yourself in the required menu.
A feature of many devices from HP is that you can launch the basic settings window in them with two buttons pressed in succession. The most common is Esc, clamped immediately after the self-test.
After that, a menu with boot options will appear on the screen (for example, on the HP Pavilion), where one of the function keys select the desired option:
- F1- information about the hardware configuration;
- F2- diagnostic tools built into the system board for testing the hardware;
- F9- selection of the boot device;
- F10- BIOS setup (by selecting it, we will go to the configurator of the basic input / output system);
- F11- tools for system recovery;
- Enter- launching Windows.
Rice. 3. BIOS call key
Is there a password to enter the menu? It doesn't matter, we will show you how to reset BIOS to factory settings. For this we remove back cover by unscrewing a few bolts, take out the CMOS battery for a couple of seconds and insert it back. All is ready.
The same, but when the settings are not protected, it can be done through the corresponding menu item or by pressing the key.
Rice. 4. Factory reset
We looked at how to enter BIOS using the tools that the developers provided for this. Next, you will learn how to get into the BIOS on a laptop with Windows 8 or 10 (also relevant for computers).
Operating system tools
The instructions are written using the example of Windows 10, but for Windows 8, all steps are the same.
1 Call the menu "Options".
This is done in many ways:
- through Start;
- Win + X menu, called by the keyboard shortcut of the same name;
- combination of buttons Win + I.
2 In the window, click on the last icon.
Rice. 5. Windows 10 settings
Rice. 6. Special boot options
The next time you start the system, a window for its recovery will appear.
4 In it, select the item "Diagnostics" or run diagnostic tools.
Rice. 9. Calling BIOS through the extended window Windows settings 10
After us it will be transferred to the menu, where the BIOS parameters are changed.
Not all developers make it so that beginners figure out how BIOS starts. On the other hand, novice users will do less harm to their machines, because after having sorted out a little with the menu items, they begin to experiment, for example, with overclocking the processor and are looking for information on how to update the BIOS firmware.
And one wrong action can lead to the fact that without a visit service center the laptop will be turned into a piece of metal and polymers.
P.S. This is the whole process of entering the BIOS of an HP laptop. Please note, if you are a PC user at the level - "Newbie", my advice to you is not to configure your own BIOS. Without knowing and not understanding what is responsible for what, you can greatly harm your laptop.
In my practice, there have been cases when, after user intervention in fine tuning, the device simply could not be restored.