Gregory Guthrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 30/06/2000 (17:03) :
> look at the compaq web site, it has online manuals for almost all machines.
> 
> Typically for compaq, it boots, tests memory, beeps twice, puts the cursor 
> into the upper right hand corner, and at that time you should press F10 to 
> enter BIOS.

Ah thanks.

> Also, most compaqs w/in the last 5 years will boot to CDrom, so just put a 
> bootable debian disk in and try it, it is an effortless way to install!

Hmm. I was lead to believe it booted floppy before hard disc, but I'll
check.

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