How old?  Many older compaq computers require F10 be pressed when a
rectangular block cursor is seen blinking in the upper corner of the
display, soon after you turn on power.  Older still were computers (like
some 486 models) that used a diskette to boot into setup and make any
serious chnages.  F10 only allowed you to change the clock and a couple
other settings.
Tom Turak

-----Original Message-----
From: Nicolas Cure [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 12:55 AM

Hi

I have an old COMPAQ Deskpro computer which I'm trying to upgrade. The
problem is I can't get into the BIOS setup. I've tried holding down F1
during boot and also tried with DEL, but neither work. Does anyone know how,
if so I'd appreciate any help.

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