another aproach i find ideal is to push f2 get into the binary input output system[bios] go toconfiguration section check for ide or sata mode,if you have ide hardware choose these if you have a sata disc you have to choose the sata function,then go to the boot setion and the order for formatting and reload[installing]operating systems is cd-rom becuase you dont want to use the hard disc first when formatting it has to be given fresh imformation ie the new operating system ,when installing sata raid discs you have to boot floppy discs becuase the software for sata raid discs has to be added in for the bios to recognise the reg no of the raid sata disc,the supplier of the sata raid disc probably includes floppy software becuase the software to start the raid disc would be cheaper on a floppy disc,usually hitachi sata raid disc have to have a bootable tool,hope this stuff is usefull,incidently have you had the bios battery checked,this makes the bios work better,ie it makes it remember,settings.the batteries are very cheap you can buy 19 for a quid at a car boot sale or a pound shop tesco,etc charge fantasy money,if this doesnt work,then you have electronic problems with the bios components,ie the chip or caps resisters,even a worn out battery connection in the bios battery connection,good luck,also you can reset the bios,by using the link nearthe bios it should say on the motherboard,bios ie near the bios battery area,ther should 3 -4 pins turn the computer off,wait 30 seconds,then move the shorting connector to the other pins there for 30 seconds then move back theshorting connector,generally this is one way,you can reset the bios to defualt clearing the static imformation in the bios,check the service manual for your motherboard,another way is to take the battery out for a couple of days,the best method is to reset the bios, dont clear the cmos[bios]after you update the bios,you must boot up the systemfirst,then shut it down,before,you clear the cmos[bios] ,good luck.
richard, January 2010
