Question Can't enter bios at all!

[Kyros70]

So, I got this old HP PRO 3010 MicroTower PC a few months ago running windows 10
Specs are
Cpu : core 2 duo e8400 3.00 ghz
GPU : none (Intel g43 express chipset) that chipset doesn't work in windows 10 due to incompatible drivers, so i use Microsoft basic display adapter.
RAM: one stick of 2gb ddr3
disk drive : 160 gig WD HDD
Motherboard : pegatron corporation 2a94h
BIOS version: american megatrends inc. 5.17
On boot the pc displays HP logo and has texts below and one of them is "F10 = SETUP"
so mash F10 while pressing power button, nothing hold f10, nothing.
Maybe the f10 key is broken? No
It also says "ESC = BOOT MENU"
so same with the f10 I mash it hold it and nothing the pc just boots into windows...
Tried /shutdown /r /fw /t 1 thing and that didn't work (probably cuz it's on legacy mode)
Also, I tried all usb ports, front ones are usb 2.0 (didn't work)
Any help?
*Quick notes : the keyboard has the number lock key LED and when booting I tried pressing it and it didn't light up! + NO PS/2 ports + tried holding power button and it just powers on and off

 

[Darkbreeze]

Try a different keyboard. Even another USB keyboard. I've seen repeated examples of pre-setup BIOS problems with some keyboards, for no rhyme or reason. And then after setup, they work fine. And also, same systems, with other keyboards, initial boot, works fine. So there is no telling and it isn't just what TYPE of keyboard it is, because I've seen it across the board regardless of brand, wireless, wired, PS2, whatever. Same. And then, sometimes, not the same.

 

[Kyros70]

Try a different keyboard. Even another USB keyboard. I've seen repeated examples of pre-setup BIOS problems with some keyboards, for no rhyme or reason. And then after setup, they work fine. And also, same systems, with other keyboards, initial boot, works fine. So there is no telling and it isn't just what TYPE of keyboard it is, because I've seen it across the board regardless of brand, wireless, wired, PS2, whatever. Same. And then, sometimes, not the same.

Tried another one. Didn't work

 

[SkyNetRising]

Can't enter bios at all!
Any help?

Boot into BIOS after a restart from windows
Settings/System/Recovery/Advanced Startup

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-access-advanced-startup-options-in-windows-10-or-8-2626229

 

[williamjeremiah]

Boot into BIOS after a restart from windows
Settings/System/Recovery/Advanced Startup

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-access-advanced-startup-options-in-windows-10-or-8-2626229

This doesn't work with Legacy, non UEFI.

 

[kerberos_20]

if bios doesnt detect keyboard, then even if you manage to enter bios, you wont be able to navigate there
some keyboards needs more initialization time
if numlock doesnt work on bios post logo screen, then keyboard wasnt detected
try different usb ports

 

[williamjeremiah]

if bios doesnt detect keyboard, then even if you manage to enter bios, you wont be able to navigate there
some keyboards needs more initialization time
if numlock doesnt work on bios post logo screen, then keyboard wasnt detected
try different usb ports

Also, I tried all usb ports, front ones are usb 2.0 (didn't work)

 

[Kyros70]

I about to die trying everything I even removed HDD and ram and resetting CMOS jumper and trying empty HDD lol

 

[williamjeremiah]

removed HDD

Even leaving the boot device disconnected during POST, doesn't prompt it to enter BIOS settings ?

 

[Kyros70]

Even leaving the boot device disconnected during POST, doesn't prompt it to enter BIOS settings ?

it shows realtek thing
then pxe fail check cable
exiting pxe ROM
reboot and select proper boot device
or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key
I have a windows 7 installation disk and I inserted it into the CD drive and pressed a key AND nothing happened even Ctrl shift del didn't restart the pc
*quick thing : I ALSO REMOVED THE CD DRIVE WITH HDD and that did nothing.

 

[williamjeremiah]

Try a different mainboard with a PS2 Keyboard
https://www.ebay.com/itm/376024295708

 

[Darkbreeze]

Try a different mainboard? William, are you seriously suggesting that the fix is to change motherboards? LOL. C'mon man. That's just kind of not helpful.

 

[Kyros70]

Try a different mainboard? William, are you seriously suggesting that the fix is to change motherboards? LOL. C'mon man. That's just kind of not helpful.

lol I don't think it's worth it for that pc.

 

[Darkbreeze]

lol I don't think it's worth it for that pc.

No, I agree. That's kind of my whole point. Plus, I don't think it's the fix or the answer. AND, if the board IS the problem, then of course, the answer is, a whole new build. No reason to replace a motherboard of that Gen at this late date.

 

[Kyros70]

No, I agree. That's kind of my whole point. Plus, I don't think it's the fix or the answer. AND, if the board IS the problem, then of course, the answer is, a whole new build. No reason to replace a motherboard of that Gen at this late date.

TRUE.

 

[Kyros70]

can downgrading the bios make it work😭 I'm running out of options, also is there a custom bios that works on every pc?

 

[ex_bubblehead]

is there a custom bios that works on every pc?

No. BIOS is specific to the hardware.

 

[Kyros70]

No. BIOS is specific to the hardware.

oh okay.