Can't boot into BIOS (But Windows is fine!)

yellowputty · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:11

Hello all,

Just built a new PC. Had trouble getting into BIOS at first, was slightly temperamental. However, now I've installed windows and unlocked my AMD 555 to a Quad-Core, no matter how slow or fast I press delete, it won't go into BIOS. Just completely ignore me, and carry on booting windows. Very annoying. Motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3.

Any ideas? Thank you.

RJC · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:15

Are you using a USB keyboard?

Is it possible to swop for a PS/2 type.

yellowputty · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:15

I am indeed

I should also add, I can select the other options such as F12 to start boot menu...

Crowort · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:15

USB keyboard and legacy not enabled by default?

Edit: Dam fast you guys

RJC · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:16

Blimey, that was a quick reply :eek:

Can you try a PS/2 keyboard.

yashiro · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:17

You need to have Legacy USB enabled in the bios. If it's already enabled then you may need a bios update.

yellowputty · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:18

Hmmm. I may have a problem changing that in the BIOS if I can't boot into BIOS

And no, I don't think I do have a PS2 adaptor.

yashiro · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:29

Make sure you're using a USB port on the actual motherboard. Try getting into the bios by mashing delete after a reboot and not a cold boot.
A PS/2 KB would work obviously but a different make of USB KB might also do the trick.

yellowputty · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:34

yashiro said:
Make sure you're using a USB port on the actual motherboard. Try getting into the bios by mashing delete after a reboot and not a cold boot.
A PS/2 KB would work obviously but a different make of USB KB might also do the trick.

I have, I did - and nothing :mad:

yellowputty · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:54

Something is really not right here. I thought I'd trying flashing the BIOS, but everytime I have the USB stick in, the utility to do it doesn't load :|

Makhaira · 22 Nov 2010 at 23:00

Definitely sounds like legacy USB not being enabled. Get a PS/2 adaptor for the keyboard, you might as well use the port for something, nothing else will go in there!

yellowputty · 22 Nov 2010 at 23:16

Why did it work for a bit then before? Why have they got something so stupid as to disable USB? I really don't understand!