If I understand you correctly, you are not able to access the bios.
When you first start the computer you will press repeatedly either the "delete" or "F2" key to access bios. If you are having another issue please let me know
2350 shuts down after 1 minute startup. replaced power supply. dell says mobo? have reset...
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2350 shuts down after 1 minute startup. replaced power supply. dell says mobo? have reset memory,etc. tried to run system disk but will not run long enough.diagnostic lights are all green
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Have compaq presario f730us installed new screen and hard drive used hp restore disk to restore operating system.was working fine but fan kept cycling on and off ,and screen froze up.Shut down computer by holding power button,restarted computer screen black, tried another screen off auxilary port still would not light and would not enter bios.Any help is appreciated.