Help computer startup

f107btx

When i boot my computer i have to press the start button about 3 times
I then get a message to presss F2 to set bios or computer will use default settings.
I am using Windows XP Pro i have checked the bios and all seems to be ok.My motherboard is Asrock K7S41/K7S41GX.can anyone help,

Thank You

Joe_Bloggs

You don't say what happens after button press one and button press two. How long is the time interval between presses. What if anything does the computer do eg noises, fan rotation, hard disk spin up, beeps etc.
Has this problem been getting worse or has it been always present ?
My first thought is the power supply is struggling to cope with the initial high loading at startup.
J_B.

newfoundglory

Joe_Bloggs wrote:

My first thought is the power supply is struggling to cope with the initial high loading at startup.
J_B.

I'd agree with the above. It does sound very much like the power unit simply can't cope with all the devices and hardware. Have you modified the computer in any way since you got it (added extra cards, more hard drives, memory etc)?

You should open up the case and check what rating the power supply is too, and do a quick check that cables are firmly in place.

NellyLock

newfoundglory wrote:

You should open up the case and check what rating the power supply is too, and do a quick check that cables are firmly in place.

a loose cable could be causing a short somewhere just push them all in

neil

DVB_3

If you're forced to load default BIOS settings every time you boot, it's probably due to a dead battery on the motherboard.

f107btx

Thanks for replies I previosly had Windows ME
had computer 10mths
On boot up no sounds or beeps time interval just secs.
may return to shop for repair

Thanks Again