BIOS SETUP UTITLY LOST

[arico]

Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.



NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8 advance boot menu.



When I press F10 I get the following



Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

Partition:2

Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT



MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2



I don’t have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,



I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.





--

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,



If you're getting that, then you're hitting the setup key too late. That

information is coming from the hard drive boot sector, meaning that control

has already been transferred from the BIOS to the hdd. BIOS access has to be

initiated before this point.



Are you certain that F10 is the proper key? The update may have changed

this. You'd have to consult with the BIOS supplier for details on changes

between the versions.



As well, upgrading the BIOS is rarely necessary unless you are trying to fix

a specific issue. Also, since many laptops have proprietary BIOS' from the

manufacturer, switching to a non-vendor supplied version may cause

additional, unknown issues. If you are unable to resolve this, the best

thing you can do is to revert to the original version.



Why is this holding you back from upgrading to Ultimate? If the existing

BIOS supported Home Premium, there's no reason it wouldn't support Ultimate.



--

Best of Luck,



Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org



"arico" wrote in message

news:E32A7262-83AD-46CB-86A1-0052E663AEDC@microsoft.com...

Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no

longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.



NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8 advance

boot menu.



When I press F10 I get the following



Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

Partition:2

Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT



MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2



I donâ?Tt have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,



I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.





--

 

[arico]

I updated the BIOS from acer website and since then I cannot find the BIOS setup utility even after hitting the F12 key.



There is another issue I recently changed one ram form 1gb to 2gb hence my notebook is now with 3gb ram, I did this on my own, since then I am getting one more error while booting [ media test failure, check cable] my hdd is in good condition, it seems I have to make few changes in the BIOS setup utility which I cannot access.



What if I change the OPTOUT to OPTIN at F10 will I be able to enter the bios?





















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"Rick Rogers" wrote in message news:O7hTPoK1KHA.4420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> If you're getting that, then you're hitting the setup key too late. That

> information is coming from the hard drive boot sector, meaning that control

> has already been transferred from the BIOS to the hdd. BIOS access has to be

> initiated before this point.

>

> Are you certain that F10 is the proper key? The update may have changed

> this. You'd have to consult with the BIOS supplier for details on changes

> between the versions.

>

> As well, upgrading the BIOS is rarely necessary unless you are trying to fix

> a specific issue. Also, since many laptops have proprietary BIOS' from the

> manufacturer, switching to a non-vendor supplied version may cause

> additional, unknown issues. If you are unable to resolve this, the best

> thing you can do is to revert to the original version.

>

> Why is this holding you back from upgrading to Ultimate? If the existing

> BIOS supported Home Premium, there's no reason it wouldn't support Ultimate.

>

> --

> Best of Luck,

>

> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>

> "arico" wrote in message

> news:E32A7262-83AD-46CB-86A1-0052E663AEDC@microsoft.com...

> Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no

> longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.

>

> NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8 advance

> boot menu.

>

> When I press F10 I get the following

>

> Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

> Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

> Partition:2

> Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

> E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT

>

> MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2

>

> I don�?Tt have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,

>

> I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.

>

>

> --

>

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,



The Optin/Optout option is in regards to DEP, it has nothing to do with the

BIOS.



Does removing the memory stick you added cause the system to go back to

normal?



--

Best of Luck,



Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org



"arico" wrote in message

news:6690C78A-3F4D-4A3B-BC69-26E9AC886E16@microsoft.com...







I updated the BIOS from acer website and since then I cannot find the BIOS

setup utility even after hitting the F12 key.



There is another issue I recently changed one ram form 1gb to 2gb hence my

notebook is now with 3gb ram, I did this on my own, since then I am getting

one more error while booting [ media test failure, check cable] my hdd is

in good condition, it seems I have to make few changes in the BIOS setup

utility which I cannot access.



What if I change the OPTOUT to OPTIN at F10 will I be able to enter the

bios?





















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-------------------------





"Rick Rogers" wrote in message

news:O7hTPoK1KHA.4420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> If you're getting that, then you're hitting the setup key too late. That

> information is coming from the hard drive boot sector, meaning that

> control

> has already been transferred from the BIOS to the hdd. BIOS access has to

> be

> initiated before this point.

>

> Are you certain that F10 is the proper key? The update may have changed

> this. You'd have to consult with the BIOS supplier for details on changes

> between the versions.

>

> As well, upgrading the BIOS is rarely necessary unless you are trying to

> fix

> a specific issue. Also, since many laptops have proprietary BIOS' from the

> manufacturer, switching to a non-vendor supplied version may cause

> additional, unknown issues. If you are unable to resolve this, the best

> thing you can do is to revert to the original version.

>

> Why is this holding you back from upgrading to Ultimate? If the existing

> BIOS supported Home Premium, there's no reason it wouldn't support

> Ultimate.

>

> --

> Best of Luck,

>

> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>

> "arico" wrote in message

> news:E32A7262-83AD-46CB-86A1-0052E663AEDC@microsoft.com...

> Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no

> longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.

>

> NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8

> advance

> boot menu.

>

> When I press F10 I get the following

>

> Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

> Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

> Partition:2

> Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

> E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT

>

> MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2

>

> I don�?Tt have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,

>

> I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.

>

>

> --

>

 

[arico]

I did remove this stick and putting back the old one, the 1gb ram but still I get the same error while booting, I have to direct the path to fetch the files from hdd and not check for a cd rom, now this is the setting which I can get only at the BIOS SETUP UTILITY which is lost.



I followed every step that was required for flashing the new BIOS ver, and now its lost. I tried hitting all function keys to see the result but non brought up the SETUP UTILITY.



How can I get the BIOS SETUP UTILITY thats on hitting the F12 key during post.







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"Rick Rogers" wrote in message news:uGX0xES1KHA.264@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> The Optin/Optout option is in regards to DEP, it has nothing to do with the

> BIOS.

>

> Does removing the memory stick you added cause the system to go back to

> normal?

>

> --

> Best of Luck,

>

> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>

> "arico" wrote in message

> news:6690C78A-3F4D-4A3B-BC69-26E9AC886E16@microsoft.com...

>

>

>

> I updated the BIOS from acer website and since then I cannot find the BIOS

> setup utility even after hitting the F12 key.

>

> There is another issue I recently changed one ram form 1gb to 2gb hence my

> notebook is now with 3gb ram, I did this on my own, since then I am getting

> one more error while booting [ media test failure, check cable] my hdd is

> in good condition, it seems I have to make few changes in the BIOS setup

> utility which I cannot access.

>

> What if I change the OPTOUT to OPTIN at F10 will I be able to enter the

> bios?

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ----------------------------------------------

> -------------------------

>

>

> "Rick Rogers" wrote in message

> news:O7hTPoK1KHA.4420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> Hi,

>>

>> If you're getting that, then you're hitting the setup key too late. That

>> information is coming from the hard drive boot sector, meaning that

>> control

>> has already been transferred from the BIOS to the hdd. BIOS access has to

>> be

>> initiated before this point.

>>

>> Are you certain that F10 is the proper key? The update may have changed

>> this. You'd have to consult with the BIOS supplier for details on changes

>> between the versions.

>>

>> As well, upgrading the BIOS is rarely necessary unless you are trying to

>> fix

>> a specific issue. Also, since many laptops have proprietary BIOS' from the

>> manufacturer, switching to a non-vendor supplied version may cause

>> additional, unknown issues. If you are unable to resolve this, the best

>> thing you can do is to revert to the original version.

>>

>> Why is this holding you back from upgrading to Ultimate? If the existing

>> BIOS supported Home Premium, there's no reason it wouldn't support

>> Ultimate.

>>

>> --

>> Best of Luck,

>>

>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>>

>> "arico" wrote in message

>> news:E32A7262-83AD-46CB-86A1-0052E663AEDC@microsoft.com...

>> Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no

>> longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.

>>

>> NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8

>> advance

>> boot menu.

>>

>> When I press F10 I get the following

>>

>> Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

>> Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

>> Partition:2

>> Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

>> E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT

>>

>> MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2

>>

>> I don�?Tt have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,

>>

>> I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.

>>

>>

>> --

>>

>

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,



You may need to reflash it back to the previous BIOS version to regain

access. If the update instructions included backing up the old BIOS, then it

should also contain instructions on reverting to it. Otherwise, you will

need to obtain the original BIOS from the system manufacturer.



As an aside, have you considered trying a startup repair to get past the

boot options screen?



Be aware that this latter problem - the boot options screen - has nothing to

do with the problem accessing the BIOS.



--

Best of Luck,



Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org



"arico" wrote in message

news:261EB349-5399-4550-9D98-DEC1A5F87E90@microsoft.com...



I did remove this stick and putting back the old one, the 1gb ram but still

I get the same error while booting, I have to direct the path to fetch the

files from hdd and not check for a cd rom, now this is the setting which I

can get only at the BIOS SETUP UTILITY which is lost.



I followed every step that was required for flashing the new BIOS ver, and

now its lost. I tried hitting all function keys to see the result but non

brought up the SETUP UTILITY.



How can I get the BIOS SETUP UTILITY thats on hitting the F12 key during

post.







----------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------

"Rick Rogers" wrote in message

news:uGX0xES1KHA.264@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> The Optin/Optout option is in regards to DEP, it has nothing to do with

> the

> BIOS.

>

> Does removing the memory stick you added cause the system to go back to

> normal?

>

> --

> Best of Luck,

>

> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>

> "arico" wrote in message

> news:6690C78A-3F4D-4A3B-BC69-26E9AC886E16@microsoft.com...

>

>

>

> I updated the BIOS from acer website and since then I cannot find the BIOS

> setup utility even after hitting the F12 key.

>

> There is another issue I recently changed one ram form 1gb to 2gb hence my

> notebook is now with 3gb ram, I did this on my own, since then I am

> getting

> one more error while booting [ media test failure, check cable] my hdd

> is

> in good condition, it seems I have to make few changes in the BIOS setup

> utility which I cannot access.

>

> What if I change the OPTOUT to OPTIN at F10 will I be able to enter the

> bios?

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ----------------------------------------------

> -------------------------

>

>

> "Rick Rogers" wrote in message

> news:O7hTPoK1KHA.4420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> Hi,

>>

>> If you're getting that, then you're hitting the setup key too late. That

>> information is coming from the hard drive boot sector, meaning that

>> control

>> has already been transferred from the BIOS to the hdd. BIOS access has to

>> be

>> initiated before this point.

>>

>> Are you certain that F10 is the proper key? The update may have changed

>> this. You'd have to consult with the BIOS supplier for details on changes

>> between the versions.

>>

>> As well, upgrading the BIOS is rarely necessary unless you are trying to

>> fix

>> a specific issue. Also, since many laptops have proprietary BIOS' from

>> the

>> manufacturer, switching to a non-vendor supplied version may cause

>> additional, unknown issues. If you are unable to resolve this, the best

>> thing you can do is to revert to the original version.

>>

>> Why is this holding you back from upgrading to Ultimate? If the existing

>> BIOS supported Home Premium, there's no reason it wouldn't support

>> Ultimate.

>>

>> --

>> Best of Luck,

>>

>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>>

>> "arico" wrote in message

>> news:E32A7262-83AD-46CB-86A1-0052E663AEDC@microsoft.com...

>> Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no

>> longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.

>>

>> NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8

>> advance

>> boot menu.

>>

>> When I press F10 I get the following

>>

>> Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

>> Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

>> Partition:2

>> Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

>> E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT

>>

>> MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2

>>

>> I don�?Tt have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,

>>

>> I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.

>>

>>

>> --

>>

>

 

[arico]

Yeah I did that too, in-fact I flashed the bios many times which I found one should not do, I didn t do a back of my old bios, was advices to remove the clock battery, I didnt try it and thanks for the F10 advice now I know its for DEP, I will take my system to the service manufacture.











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"Rick Rogers" wrote in message news:%23hSfVOf1KHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> You may need to reflash it back to the previous BIOS version to regain

> access. If the update instructions included backing up the old BIOS, then it

> should also contain instructions on reverting to it. Otherwise, you will

> need to obtain the original BIOS from the system manufacturer.

>

> As an aside, have you considered trying a startup repair to get past the

> boot options screen?

>

> Be aware that this latter problem - the boot options screen - has nothing to

> do with the problem accessing the BIOS.

>

> --

> Best of Luck,

>

> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>

> "arico" wrote in message

> news:261EB349-5399-4550-9D98-DEC1A5F87E90@microsoft.com...

>

> I did remove this stick and putting back the old one, the 1gb ram but still

> I get the same error while booting, I have to direct the path to fetch the

> files from hdd and not check for a cd rom, now this is the setting which I

> can get only at the BIOS SETUP UTILITY which is lost.

>

> I followed every step that was required for flashing the new BIOS ver, and

> now its lost. I tried hitting all function keys to see the result but non

> brought up the SETUP UTILITY.

>

> How can I get the BIOS SETUP UTILITY thats on hitting the F12 key during

> post.

>

>

>

> ----------------------------------------------------

> --------------------------------

> "Rick Rogers" wrote in message

> news:uGX0xES1KHA.264@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> Hi,

>>

>> The Optin/Optout option is in regards to DEP, it has nothing to do with

>> the

>> BIOS.

>>

>> Does removing the memory stick you added cause the system to go back to

>> normal?

>>

>> --

>> Best of Luck,

>>

>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>>

>> "arico" wrote in message

>> news:6690C78A-3F4D-4A3B-BC69-26E9AC886E16@microsoft.com...

>>

>>

>>

>> I updated the BIOS from acer website and since then I cannot find the BIOS

>> setup utility even after hitting the F12 key.

>>

>> There is another issue I recently changed one ram form 1gb to 2gb hence my

>> notebook is now with 3gb ram, I did this on my own, since then I am

>> getting

>> one more error while booting [ media test failure, check cable] my hdd

>> is

>> in good condition, it seems I have to make few changes in the BIOS setup

>> utility which I cannot access.

>>

>> What if I change the OPTOUT to OPTIN at F10 will I be able to enter the

>> bios?

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> ----------------------------------------------

>> -------------------------

>>

>>

>> "Rick Rogers" wrote in message

>> news:O7hTPoK1KHA.4420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> If you're getting that, then you're hitting the setup key too late. That

>>> information is coming from the hard drive boot sector, meaning that

>>> control

>>> has already been transferred from the BIOS to the hdd. BIOS access has to

>>> be

>>> initiated before this point.

>>>

>>> Are you certain that F10 is the proper key? The update may have changed

>>> this. You'd have to consult with the BIOS supplier for details on changes

>>> between the versions.

>>>

>>> As well, upgrading the BIOS is rarely necessary unless you are trying to

>>> fix

>>> a specific issue. Also, since many laptops have proprietary BIOS' from

>>> the

>>> manufacturer, switching to a non-vendor supplied version may cause

>>> additional, unknown issues. If you are unable to resolve this, the best

>>> thing you can do is to revert to the original version.

>>>

>>> Why is this holding you back from upgrading to Ultimate? If the existing

>>> BIOS supported Home Premium, there's no reason it wouldn't support

>>> Ultimate.

>>>

>>> --

>>> Best of Luck,

>>>

>>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

>>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>>>

>>> "arico" wrote in message

>>> news:E32A7262-83AD-46CB-86A1-0052E663AEDC@microsoft.com...

>>> Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no

>>> longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.

>>>

>>> NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8

>>> advance

>>> boot menu.

>>>

>>> When I press F10 I get the following

>>>

>>> Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

>>> Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

>>> Partition:2

>>> Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

>>> E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT

>>>

>>> MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2

>>>

>>> I don�?Tt have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,

>>>

>>> I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.

>>>

>>>

>>> --

>>>

>>

>

 

[arico]

I went to the acer service center, they solved the problem both the BIOS SETUP which I can access now and the error of " MEDIA TEST FAILURE, CHECK CABLE " the charged me heavily though.



only its that I dont know what they did, but what ever they did they did it quickly, within five minutes.





thanks for your advice







"Rick Rogers" wrote in message news:%23hSfVOf1KHA.3652@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> You may need to reflash it back to the previous BIOS version to regain

> access. If the update instructions included backing up the old BIOS, then it

> should also contain instructions on reverting to it. Otherwise, you will

> need to obtain the original BIOS from the system manufacturer.

>

> As an aside, have you considered trying a startup repair to get past the

> boot options screen?

>

> Be aware that this latter problem - the boot options screen - has nothing to

> do with the problem accessing the BIOS.

>

> --

> Best of Luck,

>

> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>

> "arico" wrote in message

> news:261EB349-5399-4550-9D98-DEC1A5F87E90@microsoft.com...

>

> I did remove this stick and putting back the old one, the 1gb ram but still

> I get the same error while booting, I have to direct the path to fetch the

> files from hdd and not check for a cd rom, now this is the setting which I

> can get only at the BIOS SETUP UTILITY which is lost.

>

> I followed every step that was required for flashing the new BIOS ver, and

> now its lost. I tried hitting all function keys to see the result but non

> brought up the SETUP UTILITY.

>

> How can I get the BIOS SETUP UTILITY thats on hitting the F12 key during

> post.

>

>

>

> ----------------------------------------------------

> --------------------------------

> "Rick Rogers" wrote in message

> news:uGX0xES1KHA.264@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> Hi,

>>

>> The Optin/Optout option is in regards to DEP, it has nothing to do with

>> the

>> BIOS.

>>

>> Does removing the memory stick you added cause the system to go back to

>> normal?

>>

>> --

>> Best of Luck,

>>

>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>>

>> "arico" wrote in message

>> news:6690C78A-3F4D-4A3B-BC69-26E9AC886E16@microsoft.com...

>>

>>

>>

>> I updated the BIOS from acer website and since then I cannot find the BIOS

>> setup utility even after hitting the F12 key.

>>

>> There is another issue I recently changed one ram form 1gb to 2gb hence my

>> notebook is now with 3gb ram, I did this on my own, since then I am

>> getting

>> one more error while booting [ media test failure, check cable] my hdd

>> is

>> in good condition, it seems I have to make few changes in the BIOS setup

>> utility which I cannot access.

>>

>> What if I change the OPTOUT to OPTIN at F10 will I be able to enter the

>> bios?

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> ----------------------------------------------

>> -------------------------

>>

>>

>> "Rick Rogers" wrote in message

>> news:O7hTPoK1KHA.4420@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> If you're getting that, then you're hitting the setup key too late. That

>>> information is coming from the hard drive boot sector, meaning that

>>> control

>>> has already been transferred from the BIOS to the hdd. BIOS access has to

>>> be

>>> initiated before this point.

>>>

>>> Are you certain that F10 is the proper key? The update may have changed

>>> this. You'd have to consult with the BIOS supplier for details on changes

>>> between the versions.

>>>

>>> As well, upgrading the BIOS is rarely necessary unless you are trying to

>>> fix

>>> a specific issue. Also, since many laptops have proprietary BIOS' from

>>> the

>>> manufacturer, switching to a non-vendor supplied version may cause

>>> additional, unknown issues. If you are unable to resolve this, the best

>>> thing you can do is to revert to the original version.

>>>

>>> Why is this holding you back from upgrading to Ultimate? If the existing

>>> BIOS supported Home Premium, there's no reason it wouldn't support

>>> Ultimate.

>>>

>>> --

>>> Best of Luck,

>>>

>>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

>>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

>>>

>>> "arico" wrote in message

>>> news:E32A7262-83AD-46CB-86A1-0052E663AEDC@microsoft.com...

>>> Since I upgrading my BIOS (Phoenix technologies) V1.7 to V1.8, I can no

>>> longer access the BIOS SETUP UTILITY MENU.

>>>

>>> NOTE: the notebook is working fine, I can access the F2 boot and F8

>>> advance

>>> boot menu.

>>>

>>> When I press F10 I get the following

>>>

>>> Edit windows boot options for: Microsoft Windows Vista

>>> Path:\windows\system32\win load.exe

>>> Partition:2

>>> Hard Disk: 5c9d3909

>>> E\NOEXECUTE=OPTOUT

>>>

>>> MODEL: ACER ASPIRE 5735-4774. Vista. HP. 32. SP2

>>>

>>> I don�?Tt have a backup, how to I get the SETUP UTILITY,

>>>

>>> I want to upgrade to ultimate this is holding my back.

>>>

>>>

>>> --

>>>

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