Subj : Re: Hmmmm, Where is the floppy drive in XP?
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From: "J. P. Gilliver (John)" <G6JPG-255@255soft.uk>
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Subject: Re: Hmmmm, Where is the floppy drive in XP?
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:23:38 +0000
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In message <atmm0dp65cfs8gdigschdd5ggd1llpagru@4ax.com>, 
gfretwell@aol.com writes:
>On Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:58:54 -0600, james@nospam.com wrote:
[]
>>I would have looked already, but I cant remember what key to hit to get
>>into the bios. Its a homemade computer so looking that up may be tricky.
>>I think I need to start putting labels on every computer saying what key
>>needs to be pressed to go to the bios.

On most, they tell you on screen during boot, especially desktops rather 
than laptops. (If a CRT monitor, sometimes before the monitor has warmed 
up, though, if it is turned on at the same time as the PC.) Sometimes 
hidden behind a splash screen, though _that_ usually has a "press xx to 
dismiss splash screen" on it somewhere.
>
>You are probably on to something. Go into BIOS setup and be sure the
>FDD adapter is enabled.
[]
Though the lack of any flash from the drive's LED makes me suspect it 
isn't getting power ...
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