You might try to unplug the keyboard, then powering up.  This may give you
an error and a choice to enter "setup" or maybe not....just a thought.

David Abbe

>
> I'm working on an 96 model year P133 Acer Aspire and was unable
> to enter CMOS. I've try holding F1, F2, F10, Delete key,
> Ctrl+Alt+Esc, Ctrl+Alt+S while POST without any success. Whay's next?
> TIA
>
> Dan

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