[Fineus]

Alright, so although my computer is still working despite this - it's about time I tried to sort it. I just don't have a clue how.

I have a Hewlett Packard. I've altered the original hardware configuration with two changed hard drives, a new graphics card etc. However as a result, every time I start the PC I get prompted with a BIOS message telling me that my hardware has changed and that to continue I should just press F1. This screen shows up twice before WinXP continues to load normally. Nothing else happens.

It's just a pain in the ass to have to go through that process every time I come to the PC. Is there something I'm doing wrong when I select F1 to change the BIOS configuration? Is there some other setting or screen I should alter?

[demon442]

Update your BIOS, maybe?  Other than that, you can roll the dice with HP tech support, if you didn't void your warranty by cracking the case.

[Turnsky]

i'd say the warrenty's well and truely voided... trust me, i know..

i have to wait until a damn compaq tech comes down to the comp store so we don't void warrenty on the damn computer... just to replace a bloody combo drive.


bios flashing might solve the problem, yes

[phatosealpha]

Before flashing, first I'd trying clearing the CMOS or resetting the bios.  Might just be a bad config.

If that's impossible or doesn't affect it, try this.  Go into the BIOS setup, change a value of something unimportant.  Save changes.  Turn off the computer for 5 minutes then turn it back on.  Check the setting in the bios to see if it's still changed - if not, you might have a dead CMOS battery.