First of all, you should find out how to activate the BIOS.. I'm sure somebody at the list knows how; then, I think, you have to check that your "A:" drive boots first; and if this doesn't work, try to replace A: <> Max Timchenko [MaxVT] <> <> [log in to unmask] On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, Jon Schwartz wrote: > 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 > > PCBUILD mailing list is brought to you by: > The NOSPIN Group > http://nospin.com > PCBUILD maintains many useful files for download on our web site - visit our download page at: http://nospin.com/pc/files.html