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tvout · 05-10-2008, 12:34

Hi all,
I'm currently sorting out a friend's PC, an old Packard Bell P4 which had a HD failure. I got the HD working again by replacing the logic board from a matching HD. All seems fine, I was able to connect the HD up by USB to back up all the content but when I have it back in the PC I noticed the BIOS screen that says 'Packard Bell F2 - Setup' etc. seems to stay on for about 20 seconds. Surely that's not right, or have I forgotten what older machines are like..?

I've cleared CMOS and put changed all the settings etc. It's got quick boot enabled and detects drives ok.

I can only think it's maybe RAM or the video card causing it to be slow?

My intention is to update the BIOS (when I can find a floppy disk - haven't got a USB disk to boot and don't want to waste a CD-R).

Any thoughts?

05-10-2008, 12:34	#1
tvout Inactive Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Midlands Services: VM L Broadband (10MB) XL TV V+ HD Box Off peak caller phone HTC Wildfire on T-Mobile UK Freeview Posts: 600	BIOS screen staying on for too long? Hi all, I'm currently sorting out a friend's PC, an old Packard Bell P4 which had a HD failure. I got the HD working again by replacing the logic board from a matching HD. All seems fine, I was able to connect the HD up by USB to back up all the content but when I have it back in the PC I noticed the BIOS screen that says 'Packard Bell F2 - Setup' etc. seems to stay on for about 20 seconds. Surely that's not right, or have I forgotten what older machines are like..? I've cleared CMOS and put changed all the settings etc. It's got quick boot enabled and detects drives ok. I can only think it's maybe RAM or the video card causing it to be slow? My intention is to update the BIOS (when I can find a floppy disk - haven't got a USB disk to boot and don't want to waste a CD-R). Any thoughts?