HELP!! Cant access Laptop BIOS

[bobsyouruncle 10]

I cant get into Bios on a laptop, dont know why.

This was gifted to me on the understanding that I removed the H/D before accepting it! Which I did.

I bought a new H/D so i could install the O/S from disc.

After having to buy a new power adapter for it, and charging it up, I now cant access the Bios.

I have tried all the usual suspects, F2, F6, F8. DEL and the like and even searched Google for any others, but to no joy.

Its a lovely looking laptop, dual core, etc, and would love to have it up and running but I cant

Hve tried popping the O/S disc in to see if it will read it and install, but nothing happens. So I need to access Bios to see what the Boot Options are.

I dont want to end up binning it, cos that would be a waste.

Its, as far as I know, Phoenix Bios, and its a Medion WIM2200.

Have tried it with and without the H/D but I dont think it really matters does it??

Anyone else have any ideas or solutions to this problem?

[swarfendor437 14]

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[bobsyouruncle 10]

http://www.technibble.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21878&postcount=4

Nope, still doesnt work, even with the hard drive connected and my XP disc in the drive, it still wont boot or access the Bios, I have emailed Medion Support and been told it could be upto 3 working days before I get a reply. :(

still no joy in accessing Bios, but thanks for the info.

[bobsyouruncle 10]

They usually set to boot from CD anyway. Have you tried it already? F10 or F11 is the key.

Tried all F1 to F12, ESC, DEL, INS and none of them work

[Ghozer 112]

Are you sure the keyboard works, or that FN or CTRL or SHIFT isn't stuck or something?

 

I'd say, remove the keyboard (just to be safe/sure) and plug in a USB one and see if that works...

[bobsyouruncle 10]

Are you sure the keyboard works, or that FN or CTRL or SHIFT isn't stuck or something?

 

I'd say, remove the keyboard (just to be safe/sure) and plug in a USB one and see if that works...

keyboard works fine

[Closet Guy. 10]

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Edited May 19, 2012 by Closet Guy.

[bobsyouruncle 10]

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hmmmm, i guess pressing "*****************" might work!! :shocked:

[bobsyouruncle 10]

hmmmm, i guess pressing "*****************" might work!! :shocked:

Oh no, that didn't work!!

:shakes: :hihi:

[bobsyouruncle 10]

Uncle, bring it over on Monday morning and let's have some fun with it ) Will be waiting for your visit..

Ok, will do, I think you might be a little more impressed with this one, as its not as OLD as the last one!!

[melthebell 862]

this site says phoenix bios key combinations could be

 

CTRL+ALT+ESC

CTRL+ALT+S

CTRL+ALT+INS

 

cant say ive ever had to press any of those combinations ever, but.....

[bobsyouruncle 10]

this site says phoenix bios key combinations could be

 

CTRL+ALT+ESC

CTRL+ALT+S

CTRL+ALT+INS

 

cant say ive ever had to press any of those combinations ever, but.....

Thanks, but I've tried all them too, and nothing seems to be able to get me into Bios, which I find quite strange.

The only thing I can think of, and its a total stab in the dark, is that there could be a jumper on the Mobo locking me out of Bios?

(but I doubt it, I guess i'm just clutching at straws now!!