BleepingComputer.com: Unable to enter bios but a cursor blinking

Hi,

I am facing a strange problem. When I start my computer, it does nothing but a blank screen with blinking cursor on the top is displayed. I am unable to enter into BIOS.
Please suggest some solution.

System manufacturer and model?

Have you checked the support webpage for that system?

Louis

It is an old IBM Machine. P3 with intel board

Please suggest how can I flash bios when I am unable to enter into bios or windows?

- Usman

FWIW: Black screen with blinking cursor in upper left of screen...typically indicates a problem with boot files.

If you have XP installed and an XP CD...you can enter the Recovery Console and try running the fixmbr command.

If you have Vista or Win 7 installed and have the appropriate DVD...you can try booting said disk and running the startup repair option.

Black Screen (fixmbr) - http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;314503

It helps to know what version of Windows is installed.

Louis

Thanks for your reply. Today my computer started normally in the morning but after shutsown I am facing the same issue.

Windows XP is installed. I am unable to enter bios to change boot preference. That's why I can't execute FIXMBR command. I inserted bootable windows XP disk but still same issue.

I would replace the CMOS battery, CMOS Battery Replacement - http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp . Ignore the suggestion to write down settings.

After replacing it properly, same side up as before...then go into the BIOS and elect for default settings.

Louis