bios/smos access

[johndurg]

I am struggling with a Magnavox headstart 300. I need to access the cmos settings and have tried all the usual keystrokes to no avail. Can anyone tell me the correct key or key combination.

Thanks in advance

J Durgan

 

[modem7]

The photo at [here] suggests that F3 is the answer.

 

[johndurg]

I was able to gain access to the CMOS setup screens by going in through the "back door". By booting DOS and entering two simple commands in the DEBUG program, I was able to force the CMOS to open. All but a few of the settings were lost in the process, but I put them back in selected a drive type that would work, saved the setup, abd re-booted. All is well now, and the machine is working completely.

I appreciate your response. I will still try and find the correct shortcut ket to enter the bios

John D

 

[PeterNC]

Probably ALT CONTROL INSERT. This is a Philips PC with Philips BIOS.