Cannot get into Bios

[darksnake23]

Everytime I try to enter bios with DEl the pc hangs and won't open it. I have to restart it again to stop the hang. I can boot into windows fine but i cannot check my bios...

 

[gdmaclew]

What is DEl?

 

[darksnake23]

I don't know what a DEI is. Could you elaborate?

Edit: Ohhhh DEL. As in the Delete Key. It's the key I have to press to get into my bios.

 

[gdmaclew]

Is it a laptop or desktop PC?
A listing of your PC specs would be helpful.

 

[ehmkec]

Not all PCs use the 'Del' key to access bios. Some PCs have utilities to reboot to bios from the op system. Some PCs let you enter bios from the 'off' state by holding the power button for 4 seconds.

What is your PC?

 

[darksnake23]

CPU: I5-3570k
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM
MOBO: Gigabyte - GA-Z77X-UP4 TH
RAM: G. Skill 8 GB (2x4gb) FC3-12800CL9-4GBRL
G. Skill 8 GB (2x4gb) FC3-12800CL8-4GBXM
Storage: Intel - 335 Series 240GB 2.5"
2 x 3 TB WD My books
GPU: EVGA 3 GB 1060
Can't remember which version it is but they all seem pretty similar.
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion
PSU: Corsair - Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze
OS: Windows 10 Pro

 

[gdmaclew]

When the computer first turns on, the first thing to be displayed will be a message to tell you which key(s) to press to get into the BIOS.
What do you see?

 

[darksnake23]

When the computer first turns on, the first thing to be displayed will be a message to tell you which key(s) to press to get into the BIOS.
What do you see?

DEL to open bios, F12 to open boot drives, And F2 to do something else.I press DEL and it freezes.

 

[gdmaclew]

Remove the BIOS battery for 5 minutes and then put it back.
Then try.

 

[darksnake23]

So the CMOS? Where would that be on the mobo? will it affect my windows or any downloaded programs?

 

[jason201]

Lookup CR2032 on google images, and you'll figure that part out.
You'd have to disconnect the power cord before removing it though.
And no, it wont have any impact on your data (but you'll definitely have to re-configure the date/time settings, and possibly the boot device priority as well)
But personally, I don't think this is needed at this point. From my experience, BIOS hangups = drive problems.
It could be your HDD/SSD, or Optical (CD/DVD drive), try disconnecting each of em one by one and see if the problem resolves.
You should also later on run Crystaldiskinfo to check up on your HDD's health.

 

[darksnake23]

Lookup CR2032 on google images, and you'll figure that part out.
You'd have to disconnect the power cord before removing it though.
And no, it wont have any impact on your data (but you'll definitely have to re-configure the date/time settings, and possibly the boot device priority as well)
But personally, I don't think this is needed at this point. From my experience, BIOS hangups = drive problems.
It could be your HDD/SSD, or Optical (CD/DVD drive), try disconnecting each of em one by one and see if the problem resolves.
You should also later on run Crystaldiskinfo to check up on your HDD's health.

The two HDDs are External. The SSD is internal. I could unplug the two dvd drives i have .