Failure is not an option

Hi Basil !

Like Rick writes below, there is a BIOS that you can access.

I just realized that you have an IBM PC 300 Series Model 330. Looks a lot
like my PC750 and I have a couple of PC365. I have of course entered the
BIOS on all of those. Just can't remember how. :-)

Matter of fact, I can't recall a computer with a 286 CPU and above that I
DIDN'T enter the BIOS on. Sure, some computers have a bizarre method, but it
exists. I have been working on tons of late model computers lately, and they
are usually F10, F2, or something when you see the manufacturer splash
screen. Shame they ALL aren't "Press DEL" when the computer boots.
I have a Compudyne that is ctr-insert. I have also seen Ctr-alt-S.

I have seen computers that must have a jumper enabled to allow entering BIOS
also.

Rick is absolutely correct, pull some ram, pull the HDD cable, something.
That will cause the computer to pause, and you'll see a way to enter BIOS.

I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't worked / tinkered or played with my
IBM collection in quite some time, so I completely forget the sequence on
your machine.

BUT IT IS THERE. Don't give up, it's something simple. Probably like Rick
wrote, press F10 or F2 REPEATEDLY when the IBM screen is on. After that
screen goes off, you're wasting time.

Pull the HDD cable. It can't boot then. :-)

No way a computer is beating me. We will vanquish.

bob


"Rick" <rickajho@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:46BFE2C2.3FAB5C5D@xxxxxxxxxx

There still has to be a way into the BIOS for date/time setting, hard
drive detection, floppy settings etc. A machine this vintage wouldn't
have clock speed settings available via BIOS, but it would still have
user accessible settings.

Have you tried the obvious? - F10 key. Or force an error condtion when
you boot - like holding your hand down on the keyboard - to force the
BIOS to report an error and "press... to continue, press... for setup"
to get the info you need.

Rick


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