Dell Dimmension 4100 not getting to BIOS

[MooseMan1]

It goes through the RAM check and then does nothing after that. I have also tried going to the BIOS before the RAM check and then it just sits there saying entering setup. Any ideas as to what is causing this? From what I know it worked fine before I picked it up from my friend.

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

try resetting the bios

 

[MooseMan1]

Well, actually I just solved it. Found that the CD drive was causing it to hang...

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

lol what did u have to do to the cd drive to fix it?

 

[MooseMan1]

disconnect it from the computer....lol. Problem is i really do need a cd drive to install server 2003....

EDIT: used a different IDE cable and it worked

 

[Ð88]

appears that you've solved your own problem. That's always the best way.

 

[MooseMan1]

Yea, i kinda feel like this thread is now a waste, but I can make it useful by bringing up the subject that I am making this dell a server