Unable to Access Setup Utility at Boot 1

[Brettt]

When my PC boots I cannot access the Setup Utility through F1 or F2. When I press F1 or F2 the PC simply continues with the boot.

The PC is an IBM Aptiva 2174.
It originally came with Windows 98 and I have since installed Windows 200 and XP on to it.
I have removed 98 and 2000 some time ago and I think this may have been when I have disabled or removed access to the Setuputility

Is there are way I can get reinstall the utility or use some other software to access the PC Set-up?
I still have the original Product Recovery disk from IBM.

 

[ski]

Make sure to tap the F1 key when the IBM logo appears.

If no luck, then try a different KB.

If no good, then reset CMOS either with a MB jumper, or by removing the CMOS battery for at least 30 minutes.

If that does not work, then replace the CMOS battery.

 

[Frank4d]

If you have replaced the keyboard with one that has dual function keys, make sure to hit F-Lock before F1 or F2.

 

[satrow]

If the above methods don't work pull out a stick of RAM or disconnect a drive - this should force the BIOS to show the option - don't forget to re-enable access in the BIOS before you put the lid back on.

Andy.

 

[Brettt]

Removing the CMOS battery for 30 minutes correct the problem

Thanks, Brett

 

[ski]

You're welcome.
Glad to hear that you fixed things, and thanks for posting back with what worked.