John you may not always see the C: prompt, depends on how it was formatted. Sometimes you'll see something like "disk boot failure" when formatted by some versions of IBM installation software, and from a Windows CD. Maxtor and WD software will usually boot to the C: prompt. "Usually", on retail motherboards it's the [delete] key that gets you into the BIOS. ctrl S or some other letter, or the F keys are usually for some proprietary BIOS or name brand PC's with proprietary motherboards. Sometimes in the latter they won't even tell you on the screen how to get into the BIOS. (I cannot see your original posts for some reason). -Clint
God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner Want to exchange links with us? http://OrpheusComputing.com � ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If the disk is formatted, it would boot to a black screen with the C: prompt. During that first part of the boot, it would show the memory count and possibly the command to get into the bios. Probably will also give something about the video card that is installed. Keith John F wrote: > Thanks very much Keith > Can I just ask further - when a computer without an OS installed boots up > what would I see on screen. > I assume its what I get now ie the opening spec page and then I would get > into the BIOS the usual way by the > F key > THanks > John > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Its extremely easy to install from the full CD. (this is also the best > way.) You may have to go into the bios to set the boot > > to CD first, but other than that, just put the cd in the drive and then > boot the machine. It will walk you through the whole > > process. > > > > Keith Thompson ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
