PC was built by HP in 2005: acquired PC in 2012. After 3 years of use, Windows indicates a problem with the BIOS and the machine is unable to boot with a linux rescueCD.
Attempts to upgrade the BIOS indicate success, however, the machine does not seem to boot the BIOS. Monitor indicates no signal
- If the BIOS is foobar, what can be done to correct or re-install?
- What diagnostic can be performed?
- Procedures / actionable suggestions are appreciated.
Answer
Disconnect AC and remove main battery, if you can remove cmos battery, wait 15 min, reinsert cmos battery and connect AC power, power up, if you get a bios screen enter bios immediately and set date and time.
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