How Do You Get To BIOS On A Compaq Computer?
Your Compaq computer’s BIOS stores information about your system’s hardware, memory, how the system boots up and how your computer handles power issues like shutting down the hard drive when it’s idle. The BIOS information is key to computer’s operation—use caution when making changes to the configuration. Your system’s BIOS file is easily accessed by clicking a single key during the start-up of your Compaq computer. Click “Start,” “Turn Off Computer,” “Turn Off.” Wait a few seconds before the next step. Turn your on Compaq computer. Press the “F10” key as soon as you see the first screen. For Compaq computers built before 2006, press “F1” until you see the “BIOS Setup Utility.” If you have a Compaq Presario system (or Prolinea, Deskpro XL system) manufactured before 2002, press the “F10” key when you see the Compaq logo on the screen. Use your arrow keys to navigate through the various menus. Press the “F10” key to finalize and save any changes. Press the “ESC” key to exit the setup
