---Reply to mail from Dean Riddle about [PCBUILD] Lost setup 286

> Setup is probably on a disk that came with the system when it was
> originally sold. I have seen the top part of the cases make decent printer
> stands. . .
>
>>I'm working on a 286 computer and can't get it ot go into CMOS. I was told
>>use the DEL key. This doesn't work. What comes up is "Keyboard stuck key
>>failure." Also it gives me "Invalid configuration information - please run
>>SETUP program."
>>"Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program. Strike the F1 key to
>>continue."
>>
>>I've replaced the CMOS batterys. I have no manuals.
>>Can anyone help me? The Computer is by Mind Computers of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
>>
>>
>>

If it has an "Award" bios, go to their website and pickup the generic
"set-up" file.  I think you will find it with a search for "firmware".

Hope this helps,
Paul

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