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Title: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 17. September 2016., 07:53:09
After updating to Windows 10 Pro [Anniversary Update], I needed to access BIOS on my Desktop. I have done this many times without any problem in Windows 7 Pro. Now, when I repeat-press DEL key on Start-up, nothing happens and the PC hangs.Has anybody faced this problem and solved it?
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 17. September 2016., 13:48:25
That's mostly your desktop ging too quickly... tell Windows to restart so it doen't quick boot, that should give you extra seconds. If that fails, disconnect the HDD so you are sure to enter bios upon booting. You can also keep DEL pressed on startup :p
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 17. September 2016., 23:58:22
As Soon As You Power On Your Computer, Keep The F8 Key Fully Depressed And See What Happens.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 18. September 2016., 05:45:25
That's mostly your desktop ging too quickly... tell Windows to restart so it doen't quick boot, that should give you extra seconds. If that fails, disconnect the HDD so you are sure to enter bios upon booting. You can also keep DEL pressed on startup :p

Thanks. Tried Restart - did not work. Tried DEL - did not work. Shall try removal of HDD soon.
Title: Re: BOOT.
Post by: p1k2b3 on 18. September 2016., 12:33:33
As Soon As You Power On Your Computer, Keep The F8 Key Fully Depressed And See What Happens.

Cheers.
Boots to Windows 10 Pro!
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 19. September 2016., 03:31:55
Instead Of Removing The HDD, Try Removing The Keyboard First, And Then Power On The Computer Without It.

Cheers.

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Title: Re: BOOT.
Post by: p1k2b3 on 19. September 2016., 12:32:27
Instead Of Removing The HDD, Try Removing The Keyboard First, And Then Power On The Computer Without It.

Cheers.

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1. Remove Keyboard and Power On >>> Windows 10 starts up.
2. Remove Keyboard + Mouse and Power On >>> Windows 10 starts up.
What was the basis of this advice?
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 19. September 2016., 14:05:05
I think he's trying to check if disconnecting the keybord and adding it later, then restarting might make a difference. From my point of view, the most effetive method will be to disconnect the HDD, so you force the PC into the bios, there you can add a POST Delay, save, power off, reconnect the HDD and power on and enter the bios again
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: Samker on 19. September 2016., 21:55:48
After updating to Windows 10 Pro [Anniversary Update], I needed to access BIOS on my Desktop. I have done this many times without any problem in Windows 7 Pro. Now, when I repeat-press DEL key on Start-up, nothing happens and the PC hangs.Has anybody faced this problem and solved it?

Hi P. & Welcome back to SCF Community. :bih:

Regarding your problem, could you please provide us information about your hardware, especially Motherboard version ??

Beside that, also, please check suggestion (YouTube video tutorial) posted for your on our Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/SCforum/posts/1123984334304437

cya later,

S.
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 19. September 2016., 23:33:24
The **Basis** For Removing The HDD And/Or The Keyboard Is The Same - Trying To Force The System To An Early Stop After It Recognizes An Hardware Error Made On Purpose.

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This Was Evident On Computers From A Few Years Ago, And A Famous Joke Against M$ ( I Guess You Are Too Young To Have Known It ):

**Keyboard Error - Press F1 To Continue**

Can You Guess The Joke ?

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If My Advice Is Bothering You, Just Say So.

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Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 19. September 2016., 23:45:16
Nowadays Mobos boot even without keyboard, handy for unmanaged computers :p
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 20. September 2016., 00:03:53
I Do Not Remember What Was The Default, And With The New BIOS(es) I Do Not Even Know, But It Was Possible To Halt The Computer On Several Hardware Errors And With These 2 Options, At Least:

A - No Errors Allowed,

B - Skip Keyboard Errors And Continue...

I Have Lots Of Old Motherboards Somewhere, But Mounting Them Is A Pain, Because I Do Not Have A Proper Laboratory For These Kinds Of Experiments ( I Would Need An Extra Room For That, Among Many Many Many Other Sweet Things ).

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 20. September 2016., 00:05:19
Well, let's see how it goes for HDD disconection. Sometimes, if you boot with a CD on the optical drive the Bios takes longer to see if the CD is bootable, that's another option
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 20. September 2016., 00:10:46
True, I Have Forgotten That.

If You Have USB Boot Enabled, Any USB Storage Device Can Trigger That Same Procedure.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: Soulrider on 20. September 2016., 09:29:22
Removing of the HDD, all USB devices and CD/DVD must lled to BIOS.

I cant imagin, why a OS update should change the BIOS/UEFI reaction. So, i guess, he just don't hit the right timing.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 20. September 2016., 14:15:07
Thanks for the explanation and I appreciate your help.
No, I can't guess the joke - I'm too old for that!
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 20. September 2016., 14:29:06
After updating to Windows 10 Pro [Anniversary Update], I needed to access BIOS on my Desktop. I have done this many times without any problem in Windows 7 Pro. Now, when I repeat-press DEL key on Start-up, nothing happens and the PC hangs.Has anybody faced this problem and solved it?

Hi P. & Welcome back to SCF Community. :bih:

Regarding your problem, could you please provide us information about your hardware, especially Motherboard version ??

M/B: GA-965P-DS3P Rev. 2.0, BIOS Version: F7
CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 750
OS: Windows 10 PRO
System Drive: SSD


Beside that, also, please check suggestion (YouTube video tutorial) posted for your on our Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/SCforum/posts/1123984334304437

cya later,

S.

The video is not in English and I didn't understand much.
I'll give it a go with the removal of SSD and let you know.
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 20. September 2016., 15:34:12
Someone Said, If You Have To Explain A Joke, Then The Joke Is Not That Good, But I Will Have A Go At It.

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**Keyboard Error - Press F1 To Continue**

If The Keyboard Is Not Working, What Am I Going To Accomplish By Pressing F1 ?

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I Am 59, By The Way.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 20. September 2016., 16:18:40
Well, that's the problem... your PC is too fast to boot. Be sure to add a POST Delay of 10 secs when you enter BIOS :p
Title: Re: BOOT.
Post by: p1k2b3 on 21. September 2016., 10:52:31
Someone Said, If You Have To Explain A Joke, Then The Joke Is Not That Good, But I Will Have A Go At It.

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**Keyboard Error - Press F1 To Continue**

If The Keyboard Is Not Working, What Am I Going To Accomplish By Pressing F1 ?

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I Am 59, By The Way.

Cheers.

LOL!!

I thought that 'keyboard error' does not necessarily mean the 'keyboard is not working'. Pressing F1 may take you to Help Screen (jumbled thoughts of a geriatric mind)!

I am 78, By the way!! :up:

Thanks all the same.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 21. September 2016., 10:54:57
Well, that's the problem... your PC is too fast to boot. Be sure to add a POST Delay of 10 secs when you enter BIOS :p

I'll try disconnecting the SSD and let you know the result. Thanks.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 21. September 2016., 12:17:34
That's mostly your desktop ging too quickly... tell Windows to restart so it doen't quick boot, that should give you extra seconds. If that fails, disconnect the HDD so you are sure to enter bios upon booting. You can also keep DEL pressed on startup :p

1. Disconnected SATA cables from SSD (System Drive) and HDD >> Get "HDMI no signal" on screen.
2. Disconnected SATA cables from SSD (System Drive) and HDD
    and kept on pressing DEL key on start-up                              >> Get "HDMI no signal" on screen.
Do I have to take out the Power connection too?
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 21. September 2016., 14:15:42
Yup, that's for the best. It's strange that it doesn't display video
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: Samker on 21. September 2016., 19:25:59
Well, that's the problem... your PC is too fast to boot. Be sure to add a POST Delay of 10 secs when you enter BIOS :p

@p1k2b3

Related to this advice, try to set "time" on this way:

1. Right click on "My Computer" icon
2. Choose "Properties" and after that...
3. "Advanced system settings"
4. "Advanced"
5. "Settings" under "Startup and Recovery"
6. "Tick" option "Time to display list of operating systems" and set 10 sec.
7. Ok


Let us know about results. ;)

cya later,

S.
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 22. September 2016., 05:57:16
Congratulations, You Win.

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A - Does Your OS Have MSCONFIG.EXE ?

B - Does ( A ) Have A Tab Called BOOT ?

C - Does ( B ) Have An Entry Called TIMEOUT ?

I Configured My ( C ) To 9, But I Have A Dual Boot Of DOS6 And XP.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: Samker on 22. September 2016., 09:59:54
@A41202813GMAIL

Still waiting for reply from "p1k2b3".  ::)
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 22. September 2016., 12:31:22
@S

Sorry, I Was Replying To @P Because He Is Even Older Than Me.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 22. September 2016., 15:10:24
Guys.. you realize you are giving him instructions to delay Windows OS Selection and not BIOS POST, rigth.. and that he wants to enter BIOS, rigth..?
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 22. September 2016., 20:15:24
A - Whatever He Does, He Has To Do It Before The OS Is Loaded,

B - If An Interruption Screen Is Not Displayed Before ( A ), By Forcing Hardware Errors On Purpose Or Something, His Only Option Is To Reset The CMOS Following The Instructions On The Manual,

C - After ( B ) He Has To Completely Reconfigure The BIOS Setup, Again.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 24. September 2016., 04:03:04
Well, that's the problem... your PC is too fast to boot. Be sure to add a POST Delay of 10 secs when you enter BIOS :p

@p1k2b3

Related to this advice, try to set "time" on this way:

1. Right click on "My Computer" icon
2. Choose "Properties" and after that...
3. "Advanced system settings"
4. "Advanced"
5. "Settings" under "Startup and Recovery"
6. "Tick" option "Time to display list of operating systems" and set 10 sec.
7. Ok


Let us know about results. ;)

cya later,

S.

Did all the steps as advised.
On start-up, Desktop goes to Windows 10 straight from the "HDMI no signal" screen.
If I shut down by using Shift + Shut Down and on Start-up press DEL key repeatedly, the PC does nothing (does not go to Windows and it does not go to BIOS).

If you want me to do anything else, please tell me.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 24. September 2016., 05:42:06
Uhm.. interesting..
Do you have multiple video cards?
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 24. September 2016., 05:46:35
Like I Said In My Last Post, If Everything Else Fails:

A - Reset The Motherboard CMOS Following The Instructions On Its Hardware Manual ( That Will Give You The Original Access To The BIOS ), And Then,

B - Completely Reconfigure The BIOS Setup, Again.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 24. September 2016., 09:32:58
Uhm.. interesting..
Do you have multiple video cards?

No. Only one NVIDIA GTX 750 card.
Title: Re: BOOT.
Post by: p1k2b3 on 24. September 2016., 09:39:48
Like I Said In My Last Post, If Everything Else Fails:

A - Reset The Motherboard CMOS Following The Instructions On Its Hardware Manual ( That Will Give You The Original Access To The BIOS ), And Then,

B - Completely Reconfigure The BIOS Setup, Again.

At this stage, I'm not sure that I should Reset the MB CMOS. If for some reason I can't access the BIOS then do I lose the use of my working System? If I could only get to BIOS then I could change things to my liking. In the past, I've changed the Booting order few times with total success.
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 24. September 2016., 11:19:50
Like I Said In My Last Post, ONLY If Everything Else Fails:

A - I Am NOT Saying For You To Update/Upgrade The BIOS Firmware - That Is A Completely Different Procedure,

B - You Are Going To Revert To The BIOS Settings That The Motherboard Had When It Left The Factory Assembly Line - That Is It,

C - This Process Is Simple And Thoroughly Described In The Motherboard Manual - Have You Read That Chapter, Yet ?

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Probably, You Will Do It Anyway, If For Some Reason, You Have To Replace The Motherboard Battery Some Day...

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Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 24. September 2016., 14:23:21
Uhm, It's on legacy Mode then? not CSM or UEFI mode?
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: Samker on 24. September 2016., 18:05:58
After updating to Windows 10 Pro [Anniversary Update], I needed to access BIOS on my Desktop. I have done this many times without any problem in Windows 7 Pro. Now, when I repeat-press DEL key on Start-up, nothing happens and the PC hangs.Has anybody faced this problem and solved it?

Hi P. & Welcome back to SCF Community. :bih:

Regarding your problem, could you please provide us information about your hardware, especially Motherboard version ??

M/B: GA-965P-DS3P Rev. 2.0, BIOS Version: F7
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OS: Windows 10 PRO

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Hmmm... let's turn back to this track. ::)

As I see, you have Gigabyte's MB with latest BIOS version F7: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2455

These MB's are "well-know" because of similar problems. :-/

So let's try with GB's Download Center: http://download.gigabyte.com.tw/

"GIGABYTE's Download Center allows you to quickly download and update your BIOS as well as the latest system drivers. A detailed list of all new drivers are displayed along with options for download. As well, you can view your BIOS, driver and system information all from here!"

Additional, if you don't success with previous advice, visit this link: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx
...after that, first install "APP Center" and after that appropriate utility for your MB.

Hope these will help ?!

cya later,

S.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 25. September 2016., 14:08:32
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Re: So let's try with GB's Download Center: http://download.gigabyte.com.tw/

1. Downloaded InstallOBJ from Download Centre.
2. Run InstallOBJ.exe > nothing happens.
3. Run Program in Compatibility Mode (Windows 7) > nothing happens
4. Run Program Compatibility Troubleshooter > Incompatible Program
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 25. September 2016., 14:53:48
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Re: Additional, if you don't success with previous advice, visit this link: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx
...after that, first install "APP Center" and after that appropriate utility for your MB.

1. Installed App Center > Run
2. There is a new version - update? > OK
3. Your PC ran into a problemand needs to restart etc. etc. > restart
4. Run Update again.
5. App Center is running in task Manager (initially with 25-29% cpu then 0% cpu) but nothing is showing on the screen (like the screens shown in App Center page of your reference).
6. Wait for few minutes then kill task.
Title: Re: how to enter BIOS on Gigabyte's motherboard
Post by: Samker on 26. September 2016., 19:10:46
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Re: Additional, if you don't success with previous advice, visit this link: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx
...after that, first install "APP Center" and after that appropriate utility for your MB.

1. Installed App Center > Run
2. There is a new version - update? > OK
3. Your PC ran into a problemand needs to restart etc. etc. > restart
4. Run Update again.
5. App Center is running in task Manager (initially with 25-29% cpu then 0% cpu) but nothing is showing on the screen (like the screens shown in App Center page of your reference).
6. Wait for few minutes then kill task.

Maybe you need to be more patient in this case, since application need some time to update itself... later you need to check for "recently installed Apps".

After that, IMO, since you have CPU: "Core 2 Duo E6600" install utility for "@BIOS (Intel 6/7 series)" - it's below the middle of page.

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Alternatively, try to use some older keyboard... on this way:

1. Turn-Off PC
2a. Press and keep (permanently) DEL button
3. Turn-On PC (keeping DEL button)

(2b. if this doesn't work, repeat procedure with different buttons: F1, F2, F10, F12 & ESC)

cya later,

S.
Title: Re: how to enter BIOS on Gigabyte's motherboard
Post by: p1k2b3 on 01. October 2016., 04:50:06
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Re: Additional, if you don't success with previous advice, visit this link: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx
...after that, first install "APP Center" and after that appropriate utility for your MB.

1. Installed App Center > Run
2. There is a new version - update? > OK
3. Your PC ran into a problemand needs to restart etc. etc. > restart
4. Run Update again.
5. App Center is running in task Manager (initially with 25-29% cpu then 0% cpu) but nothing is showing on the screen (like the screens shown in App Center page of your reference).
6. Wait for few minutes then kill task.

Maybe you need to be more patient in this case, since application need some time to update itself... later you need to check for "recently installed Apps".

After that, IMO, since you have CPU: "Core 2 Duo E6600" install utility for "@BIOS (Intel 6/7 series)" - it's below the middle of page.

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Alternatively, try to use some older keyboard... on this way:

1. Turn-Off PC
2a. Press and keep (permanently) DEL button
3. Turn-On PC (keeping DEL button)

(2b. if this doesn't work, repeat procedure with different buttons: F1, F2, F10, F12 & ESC)

cya later,

S.

App Center is Running OK now. I'm a bit confused here. Do you want me to Re-flash BIOS with version F7 again? I already have F7 downloaded on my HDD. Do I still have to Run App Center, download and install @BIOS and Run this new @BIOS?
Title: Re: BOOT.
Post by: p1k2b3 on 01. October 2016., 06:02:12
Like I Said In My Last Post, ONLY If Everything Else Fails:

A - I Am NOT Saying For You To Update/Upgrade The BIOS Firmware - That Is A Completely Different Procedure,

B - You Are Going To Revert To The BIOS Settings That The Motherboard Had When It Left The Factory Assembly Line - That Is It,

C - This Process Is Simple And Thoroughly Described In The Motherboard Manual - Have You Read That Chapter, Yet ?

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Probably, You Will Do It Anyway, If For Some Reason, You Have To Replace The Motherboard Battery Some Day...

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Thanks for your suggestions.
> So far as reading the procedure to clear CMOS - yes, I have read it. It is not a chapter but on page 93 of the user's manual:
Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the Power Cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for 5 seconds).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail Safe Defaults (or load Optimized Defaults).
7. Save changes and reboot system.


My concern is step 6. What if I press Del at start-up and still can't enter BIOS (other than trying out various procedures, we have not ascertained why I can't enter BIOS logically)? I may end up with a working PC turned into a door-stopper!

Over the years, I have changed quite a few HW components like SSD, Graphics Card, additional memory, power supply unit etc. I want to learn if any of these changes plus upgrading from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro can adversely react on my last official BIOS (F7) for this board.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: Samker on 01. October 2016., 09:30:24
Quote
Re: Additional, if you don't success with previous advice, visit this link: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx
...after that, first install "APP Center" and after that appropriate utility for your MB.

1. Installed App Center > Run
2. There is a new version - update? > OK
3. Your PC ran into a problemand needs to restart etc. etc. > restart
4. Run Update again.
5. App Center is running in task Manager (initially with 25-29% cpu then 0% cpu) but nothing is showing on the screen (like the screens shown in App Center page of your reference).
6. Wait for few minutes then kill task.

Maybe you need to be more patient in this case, since application need some time to update itself... later you need to check for "recently installed Apps".

After that, IMO, since you have CPU: "Core 2 Duo E6600" install utility for "@BIOS (Intel 6/7 series)" - it's below the middle of page.

---

Alternatively, try to use some older keyboard... on this way:

1. Turn-Off PC
2a. Press and keep (permanently) DEL button
3. Turn-On PC (keeping DEL button)

(2b. if this doesn't work, repeat procedure with different buttons: F1, F2, F10, F12 & ESC)

cya later,

S.

App Center is Running OK now. I'm a bit confused here. Do you want me to Re-flash BIOS with version F7 again? I already have F7 downloaded on my HDD. Do I still have to Run App Center, download and install @BIOS and Run this new @BIOS?

Ok, that's good... did you download/install this MB Utility ("Intel 6/7 series"): http://download.gigabyte.asia/FileList/Utility/mb_utility_atbios.exe
... if yes, what's happening after that - are you able to change BIOS values on that way ??

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Also, did you try anything with my suggestion - "older keyboard" & "different" buttons ??
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 01. October 2016., 16:48:40
The HW shouldn't keep you out of your BIOS Settings, much less a software upgrade, the BIOS couldn't care less.
I'm surprised that you can't access it now, even if you disconnect the SSD, since usually this is just that your computer goes over POST too quickly for you to press any key, or that your keyboard is not active during post and hence you'll need to try plugging a PS2 one, or getting an USB to PS2 adaptor.
If you clear the CMOS, automatically you'll end up with factory settings, so your computer won't be rendered unusable.
Dos your bios suppot UEFI? If that's the case, you can access "Firmware Settings" from Windows's rescue mode, to trigger it, you have t shutdown your computer 3 times while loading windows, then it'll begon automatic repair and when it finishes telling you that nothing is wrong, you can click advanced options and then Firmware Setings.
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 02. October 2016., 01:22:14
Like I Said In My Last Post, Only If Everything Else Fails:

A - I Am Not Saying For You To Update/Upgrade The BIOS Firmware - That Is A Completely Different Procedure,

B - You Are Going To Revert To The BIOS Settings That The Motherboard Had When It Left The Factory Assembly Line - That Is It,

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If You Go For ( A ), Pray That Nothing Goes Wrong - Like A Power Failure Or Otherwise,

If ( B ) Was Dangerous, The Manual Would Alert You To That Fact - Does The Manual Give You Such An Alert ?

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Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: p1k2b3 on 02. October 2016., 09:40:43
Quote
Ok, that's good... did you download/install this MB Utility ("Intel 6/7 series"): http://download.gigabyte.asia/FileList/Utility/mb_utility_atbios.exe
... if yes, what's happening after that - are you able to change BIOS values on that way ??

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Also, did you try anything with my suggestion - "older keyboard" & "different" buttons ??

1. Downloaded and Installed @BIOS.
2. Run @BIOS and Re-Flashed BIOS with F7.
3. Re-started the PC and repeatedly pressed Del key on PSU Keyboard.
4. No POST screen. No BIOS setup screen. Nothing happens. Windows 10 does not start.

***** Problem Solved *****

Did the following experiments:
Cold Boot PC and keep pressing Del key to get to BIOS setup screen with following combination of Keyboard and Video connection.
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#    Keyboard     Graphics Card (ASUS GTX 750 with driver version 372.90)        Result of Del key multi-press
                        HDMI Port               DVI Port               VGA Port
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1     USB/PSU         Monitor                   TV                       X                             Current set up. Fails to show BIOS.
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2     USB/PSU         Monitor                    X                        X                             POST screen OK. BIOS starts OK!
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3     USB/PSU           TV                    Monitor                    X                             POST screen OK. BIOS starts OK!
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4     USB/PSU            X                    Monitor                     X                             POST screen OK. BIOS starts OK!
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Thanks to Samker, jheysen, A41202813GMAIL for your help.

I still have to find out what was the real cause of this problem.

Peter
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: Samker on 02. October 2016., 10:32:28
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***** Problem Solved *****

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Thanks to Samker, jheysen, A41202813GMAIL for your help.

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Great news! :bih:

cya around,

S.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: jheysen on 02. October 2016., 16:28:02
Looks like a display affinity problem then, probably in your current setup it's trying to display the BIOS on the VGA port
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 03. October 2016., 02:15:41
As Far As I Am Concerned, Welcome.

Using Your Expertise To Help Someone Else, Here Or Otherwise, Would Be A Nice Plus.

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Regarding The Old VGA Port - Underestimating Backwards Compatibility, When Acquiring And Using Both Hardware And Software, Is Never A Smart Move.

XPOCALYPSE FOREVER !

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Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: bigfootangel on 04. October 2016., 01:53:18
I think to enter the BIOS depends on the brand of computer, to know which key to press for access ...
Title: BOOT.
Post by: A41202813GMAIL on 04. October 2016., 01:59:17
Even If You Do Not Have The Motherboard Manual, You Can Download It From The Internet.

That Information Is Always There.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: myphonecarduk on 14. October 2016., 17:39:31
Which motherboard you are using, If you are using gigabyte there's a better way to get on it?
You can do a bios update too if you want, that may work for you!
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: leon78000 on 24. November 2016., 22:46:43
It has nothing to do with Windows 10. Press F2 when starting your PC. You will enter the BIOS.
Title: Re: Can't access Legacy BIOS in Windows 10
Post by: myphonecarduk on 25. November 2016., 09:03:12
This is your mainboard problem, Or you are not able to get that key to access their? By the way which mobo you are using?