I need the correct bios setting for emachine model w2828

Step 1:
All computer systems go through a set of instructions called the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) when they are turned on. The BIOS checks all of the hardware and software installed on the computer to make sure they are working properly before loading the operating system. You may need to access the BIOS menu periodically to find out the current version of the BIOS you have if there are upgrades available. The command you use to access the BIOS settings on an Emachines computer will vary depending on the specific model you have.

Access the Start menu and click "Shut Down." Select the "Restart" option. Wait for the Emachines logo to appear on the screen as the computer begins booting up again. Press the "Tab" key when the logo appears and see if the computer switches to the BIOS menu. Press the "Escape," "Delete," or "F2" keys if the "Tab" key doesn't take you to the BIOS menu screen. Use the right arrow key to highlight the "Main" entry and press Enter. Scroll down to the heading labeled "BIOS version." Check the long string of numbers and letters under the "BIOS version" heading to locate the current BIOS version your Emachines is using. Press the "F10" key to exit the BIOS menu screen and finish booting up the computer's operating system.
Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

No.

When Windows is put on a computer it assigns hash values to certain major hardware components;

1) Processor
2) Motherboard chipset
3) BIOS program, version, and date
4) Harddrive
5) Graphics chipset

Instead, I would like to post that you can get the Restoration Disk, for your Compaq.

THE disk.

On the back of the desktop is the Serial Number in a white Service Tag. S/N = Serial Number
Only give this to an authorized HP representative.
(HP bought out Compaq)

In the US the disk is free.
The shipping and handling is not.

$17 for a 5 to 7 day ship, $24 for a 2 to 3 day ship.
Call 1-800-474-6836
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Write the Serial Number down to give to the nice representative.

Outside the US,

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html

After you install the Restoration Disk in the computer, and when asked, choose Repair. (Non-Destructive Installation)

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktops&subcat=T%20Series&model=T3522 Chat with a tech. I think a system password has been set by someone. Most probably a bios / HDD password. So you need to know that to boot. Bios reset may do the trick (by removing cmos battery). But you have to set the settings back to normal in BIOS. But if you have encrypted data you may harm them. (Rarely).

Go into bios and set it to boot first to the hdd - also set it to default in the bios - and - make sure the TIME is set correctly - sometimes the time get's out of wack and windows will not work right over two hours out of right times

FIRST OF ALL NEVER GO INTO BIOS UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!SET YOUR BIOS TO DEFAULT SETTINGS,I HOPE YOU DID NOT TRY TO OVER CLOCK YOUR COMPUTER.SO MY ADVICE IS TO TAKE IT TO YOU LOCAL COMPUTER REPAIR SHOP AND TELL THEM YOUR PROBLEM AND THAT YOU WENT INTO BIOS.HOPE THIS HELPS BYE

I dont thing this is a virus problem but a heat problem. if you dont mind getting inside the box see how clean it is and put your hand on the power box case .. then unplug all the hardware except the mother board then turn the unit on, if it goes on then plug 1 hardware at a time.

for any Emachine bios or driver updates please go to www.gateway.com/support and search for model specific bios etc from there, gateway is the owner of the Emachine brand name

hi! there,
try to check your i.d.e cable connection there several pin
connection sometime they are loosening,its good if you can replce new one.also the power supply cable,have a nice don,t forget to rate me thank's

When you first start the computer press the f 8,(that is the key most use to get into the bios). Set everthing to the default except the drive sequence which you want the cd first. If I am not correct,then  go to the support webpage and downlad the manual.

http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html

reinstall your windows