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Maybe press the CMOS reset button? It should reset any of the settings that you put on the motherboard that may have caused it to not allow you to go into the BIOS. It will also reset any of your settings that you have inputed/overclocks/anything like that, so just be aware that you will have to change settings. I would suggest continuing to try other things, and if nothing works go to that solution. 

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I have a FX-8150 @ 4.5

with a 970A-UD3 motherboard.

 

I seam to be locked out of my bios for some reason. every time i boot my PC mashing the "Del" key does nothing.

 

this may me a idiotic question. but can anyone help me?

 

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Try F2, F4, F8, and F10. Any of those are buttons I've seen let you into the BIOS.

Another option: Remove all Storage drives (SSD & HDD). Then try.

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Try F2, F4, F8, and F10. Any of those are buttons I've seen let you into the BIOS.

Another option: Remove all Storage drives (SSD & HDD). Then try.

The key to enter BIOS for Gigabyte boards is the delete key, so the other ones won't work.

 

You have to make sure you press it right after your computer POSTs

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make sure your plugged into a usb legacy 2.0 port if using a usb keyboard

 

try a different keyboard

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The key to enter BIOS for Gigabyte boards is the delete key, so the other ones won't work.

 

You have to make sure you press it right after your computer POSTs

As soon as the mobo posts thats when i start to press it.

i have also tried other keyboards

and a boot with my back up OS SSD

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As soon as the mobo posts thats when i start to press it.

i have also tried other keyboards

and a boot with my back up OS SSD

Don't wait for it to post. Mash your F and Del keys.

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Reset the BIOS. Remove the CMOS battery for 10 seconds, and try again.

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Maybe press the CMOS reset button? It should reset any of the settings that you put on the motherboard that may have caused it to not allow you to go into the BIOS. It will also reset any of your settings that you have inputed/overclocks/anything like that, so just be aware that you will have to change settings. I would suggest continuing to try other things, and if nothing works go to that solution. 

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I'll try that and see what happens.

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Maybe press the CMOS reset button? It should reset any of the settings that you put on the motherboard that may have caused it to not allow you to go into the BIOS. It will also reset any of your settings that you have inputed/overclocks/anything like that, so just be aware that you will have to change settings. I would suggest continuing to try other things, and if nothing works go to that solution.

my Mobo does not have a CMOS reset button, just a battery.  my new Haswell is on its way soon.

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thanks guys, turns out that both my USB keyboards would not allow me to enter the Bios. but my Old school PS/2 keyboard will.

 

Thankyou for all the help

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thanks guys, turns out that both my USB keyboards would not allow me to enter the Bios. but my Old school PS/2 keyboard will.

 

Thankyou for all the help

 

Some keyboards have issues with some bios's, I think the K70 has a switch at the back to help solve that issue.

My room mate has a cm storm keyboard and he said that he cannot use the bios when the keyboard is in "N" mode or something like that.

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Some keyboards have issues with some bios's, I think the K70 has a switch at the back to help solve that issue.

My room mate has a cm storm keyboard and he said that he cannot use the bios when the keyboard is in "N" mode or something like that.

Is it the CM Storm Trigger?

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Is it the CM Storm Trigger?

 

Pretty sure it was the CM Storm QuickFire TK

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Some keyboards have issues with some bios's, I think the K70 has a switch at the back to help solve that issue.

My room mate has a cm storm keyboard and he said that he cannot use the bios when the keyboard is in "N" mode or something like that

No its a razer

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No its a razer

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I don't think you understood what I was saying, basically SOME keyboards may have an ISSUE with SOME computer BIOS's.

Just saying.

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I don't think you understood what I was saying, basically SOME keyboards may have an ISSUE with SOME computer BIOS's.

Just saying.

Ahhh alrighty then.

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