Is this a CPU "over---" chip? If so, I don't remember the fix to bypass the 586's "keyboard error, press F1..." but I seem to remember that merely presssing F1 let's you get on with it. What happens when you do press F1? jack payton On Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:38:21 -0500 Bea Gibson <[log in to unmask]> writes: > I have obtained a 586/120 Mhz CPU and it does not complete the > start-up process. After reading the RAM, it shows the message > "keyboard error" press F1... > > Well, if the keyboard does not read (no beeps, no lights) how can I > "press" F1 to do anything? > > I have unplugged everything and re-plugged everything several times > to no avail. Same "message". > > Suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Bea > > PCBUILD's List Owners: > Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> > Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]> Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com