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Dell 9200c Start-up

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I have a Dell 9200c. When I turn on the system I get the usual start-up screen (with the moving bar), then I get a DOS screen listing the BIOS version, telling me AHCI BIOS is installed, a port device list, etc. This screen stays on for at least 30 seconds. Any way for me to bye-pass or avoid this screen? I can't find anything in the Set-up menu to change.

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Hi Fox42,

There were a number of different BIOS versions shipped with the 9200c series, but if you take a look here it may point you in the right direction.

http://tech.madcatsden.com/Resources/DCSE/Portables/Inspiron/9200/BIOS.htm

 

The usual areas for controlling the Screens that are used, are shown in the POST section….

 

If your BIOS does not have a setting that you can access in the BIOS, fast boot for example or your version of Windows does not use a win.ini file or auto exec.bat or config.sys file then you may be out of luck.

Regards

paws
 

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