On 8 Dec 98 at 17:52, Harvey Rose wrote: > 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. Generally, 286s didn't have CMOS confiuguration programs built into ROM. Instead, you needed to boot from a special "setup disk" with the configuration program on it. There were three or for popular BIOSes in that era; if you can determine which BIOS is in the machine, you may be able to locate -- or download -- a setup disk to match. This page may help: http://www.firmware.com/support/bios/setupdsk.htm At least it can point you toward relevant resources. David G Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://nospin.com/pc/pcbuild.html