[HLUG] Entering BIOS

Thu Apr 5 18:13:20 UTC 2012

I have noticed most computers have the CD drive set as the first boot
device. I wonder wouldn't it be preferable to offer tuxedu on a CD rather
than USB sticks, it'd be cheaper too.

Tim
On Apr 5, 2012 6:53 PM, "Tim Spivey" <tim at spiveyworld.net> wrote:

> My parent's Compaq presario CQ57 is ESC to enter BIOS
> On Apr 5, 2012 6:19 PM, "Julian Robbins" <joolsr1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone
>>
>> My work PC a Dell optiplex 390 has a 'one time boot option ' from the bios
>> start up screen which you access by F12
>>
>> Dell always want to be different ...
>>
>> Thanks
>> Julian
>> On Apr 5, 2012 1:48 PM, "Sarah Chard" <sarah at streetentertainers.co.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks David and thanks to everyone else who has posted to this list or
>> > filled in the form on the tuxedu.org website - keep them coming
>> >
>> > and yes the lack of time to read the screen is also an issue - and adds
>> > to the fear factor for people - thats why we want to make it as painless
>> > and easy as possible - we can't get around the fact that people may need
>> > to change boot orders/enable boot from USB but we can make it a walk
>> > through process it will be a more comfortable experience for users.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Sarah
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Tue, 2012-04-03 at 15:03 -0700, Dave Winterton wrote:
>> >
>> > > Dear Sarah,
>> > > My asus m5a87 uses f2(I think) my old asus m3 series uses del, or did
>> > > till a failing power pack corrupted it.
>> > > I wonder if a bigger deterant to people is the lack of time to read it
>> > > during boot up, as windows knows
>> > > changing the boot order is always bad news for it.
>> > > I paste the following advice from ComputerHope;
>> > > Issue
>> > >
>> > > How to enter the BIOS or CMOS setup.
>> > >
>> > > Solution
>> > >
>> > > Note: This document doesn't help users who cannot enter BIOS or CMOS
>> > > setup because of a password.
>> > >
>> > > Because of the wide variety of computer and BIOS manufacturers over
>> the
>> > > evolution of computers, there are numerous ways to enter the BIOS or
>> > > CMOS Setup. Below is a listing of the majority of these methods as
>> well
>> > > as other recommendations for entering the BIOS setup.
>> > >
>> > > New computers
>> > >
>> > > Thankfully, computers that have been manufactured in the last few
>> years
>> > > will allow you to enter the CMOS by pressing one of the below five
>> keys
>> > > during the boot. Usually it's one of the first two.
>> > >
>> > > F1
>> > > F2
>> > > DEL
>> > > ESC
>> > > F10
>> > > A user will know when to press this key when they see a message
>> similar
>> > > to the below example as the computer is booting. Some older computers
>> > > may also display a flashing block to indicate when to press the F1 or
>> F2
>> > > keys.
>> > >
>> > > Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup
>> > >
>> > > If your computer is a new computer and you are unsure of what key to
>> > > press when the computer is booting, try pressing and holding one or
>> more
>> > > keys the keyboard. This will cause a stuck key error, which may allow
>> > > you to enter the BIOS setup.
>> > >
>> > > yours David
>> > >
>> > > <-----Original Message----->
>> > > >From: Sarah Chard [sarah at streetentertainers.co.uk]
>> > > >Sent: 4/2/2012 1:57:29 PM
>> > > >To: herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk
>> > > >Subject: Re: [HLUG] Entering BIOS
>> > > >
>> > > >thanks Geoff
>> > > >just to recap for others in case they are not sure why I am asking
>> for
>> > > >this info
>> > > >
>> > > >When encouraging people to try Tuxedu or any linux distro running
>> from
>> > > a
>> > > >live USB one of the main hurdles is actually booting in.
>> > > >If people have to choose a boot device or edit the boot order in the
>> > > >bios they often feel uncomfortable and out of their depth as they are
>> > > >worried they will 'damage something' - they want to to just click and
>> > > >run software - so it's a significant psychological hurdle. At our
>> > > Tuxedu
>> > > >parents evening this was very apparent.
>> > > > - if we can give step by step instructions to people they feel more
>> > > >comfortable about using a live USB - we have already got how to boot
>> > > >instructions on the Tuxedu.org site but the keys for entering the
>> boot
>> > > >menu and the bios differ depending on the machine used hence the
>> > > request
>> > > >for info about your machines. - we are hoping to put together a
>> useful
>> > > >resource and there may be the possibility of an android app to help
>> > > >users find the correct function keys for their machines.
>> > > >
>> > > >So when you have a spare moment - check your PC's and Laptops and let
>> > > us
>> > > >know boot menu keys and the key to enter the bios setup.
>> > > >
>> > > >Cheers Sarah
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
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