HP XW4600 is being weird - error 162

[openthatchest]

mp hp xw4600 workstation (go ahead and laugh) is having bios problems. I tried to even put in any input whatsoever and it does not even work. every time I press F1 to reset the bios, it keeps not letting the keyboard make an input. also, it says that I "changed my system since your last boot," so I don't know what to do. I have tried all possible solutions, but the keyboard just does not respond. Someone please help!

 

[hang-the-9]

Replace the CMOS battery as the first step. Reset the BIOS to defaults, see if it works OK after that.

 

[imrazor]

Have you made sure your keyboard (and the port it's plugged into) are functioning properly? Try plugging the keyboard into a different port, or find another keyboard altogether. Also, if you're trying a USB keyboard try a PS/2 keyboard instead - assuming your workstation has a PS/2 port.