Pardon this question if it seems trivial, I'm a rookie at this......

The Pentium PC (Dell Optiplex GL 575) has had the 540MB hard-drive erased
by the previous owner.  When I turn it on it tickles the Hdd then the
A-drive.  I get a Bios name message on the screen, an accurate RAM count
and a flashing cursor, but no C: prompt.  Booting with a DOS 6.22 #1 disk
does nothing, it won't read it.  The A-drive light stays on during the boot
after it's tickled, and also if I remove the DOS disk.  I've tapped the F2,
Del, and F8 keys but cannot access the BIOS.  Any thoughts, Wizards?  All
appears to be working inside.. fans, power supply, etc.

/Jon Schwartz

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