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Since: Mar 03, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:45 pm
Post subject: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode
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Does anyone know how to run Windows XP in Safe Mode on the P5WD2 Premium
motherboard? The official method is to press F8 repeatedly at bootup, but
doing so brings up a boot device selection menu, instead. At that menu, I
am prompted to select from among the various potential boot devices on the
system. The menu's appearance is that of a BIOS routine, and I am not able
to enter WinXP's Safe Mode. I've checked the MB manual, but have found no
reference to the boot device menu. Can anyone set me straight? Thanks.
-Mike |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:45 pm
Post subject: Re: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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It's a timing issue. You are pressing F8 too soon. That said, the
window for pressing F8 to get safe mode may be unbelievably short, and
it may be all but impossible to hit the key at just the right moment.
Using F8 for a bios function was not a good idea.
Mike L wrote:
> Does anyone know how to run Windows XP in Safe Mode on the P5WD2 Premium
> motherboard? The official method is to press F8 repeatedly at bootup, but
> doing so brings up a boot device selection menu, instead. At that menu, I
> am prompted to select from among the various potential boot devices on the
> system. The menu's appearance is that of a BIOS routine, and I am not able
> to enter WinXP's Safe Mode. I've checked the MB manual, but have found no
> reference to the boot device menu. Can anyone set me straight? Thanks.
>
> -Mike |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:51 pm
Post subject: Re: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the help, Barry. That was the answer. I delayed pressing F8
until a later point and was able to get into Safe Mode. What a dumb
setup, especially without being documented.
-Mike
Barry Watzman <WatzmanNOSPAM.DeleteThis@neo.rr.com> wrote in
news:4558A546.9030801@neo.rr.com:
> It's a timing issue. You are pressing F8 too soon. That said, the
> window for pressing F8 to get safe mode may be unbelievably short, and
> it may be all but impossible to hit the key at just the right moment.
> Using F8 for a bios function was not a good idea.
>
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> Mike L wrote:
>> Does anyone know how to run Windows XP in Safe Mode on the P5WD2
>> Premium motherboard? The official method is to press F8 repeatedly at
>> bootup, but doing so brings up a boot device selection menu, instead.
>> At that menu, I am prompted to select from among the various
>> potential boot devices on the system. The menu's appearance is that
>> of a BIOS routine, and I am not able to enter WinXP's Safe Mode. I've
>> checked the MB manual, but have found no reference to the boot device
>> menu. Can anyone set me straight? Thanks.
>>
>> -Mike
> >> Stay informed about: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:28 pm
Post subject: Re: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:55 pm
Post subject: Re: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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'93 SHO <no.one RemoveThis @home.yet> wrote in
news:955kl2lc92ghhu89uiv954t2jrh6vbdlf3@4ax.com:
> I have a P5W DH Deluxe and experienced the same problem you're having
> getting into Windows XP Safe Mode. This is what works for me - every
> time.
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> At beginning of boot, tap F8 a few times. When the "Please select
> boot device" screen pops up, press ESC, then tap F8 again a few times.
> It works every time!
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> Try it on your P5WD2 Premium - hope it works for you like it does for
> me.
>
Your method works also, and is probably a better way to time hitting F8
to go into Safe Mode. Thanks for posting. >> Stay informed about: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:12 pm
Post subject: Re: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hi, it's all motherboards that use F8 to select boot devices, the P5W is not
alone on this...
ChrisC
"Mike L" <petunia.TakeThisOut@flower.pot> wrote in message
news:Xns987C8DAC5AC4Fhml039@66.26.32.8...
> '93 SHO <no.one.TakeThisOut@home.yet> wrote in
> news:955kl2lc92ghhu89uiv954t2jrh6vbdlf3@4ax.com:
>
>> I have a P5W DH Deluxe and experienced the same problem you're having
>> getting into Windows XP Safe Mode. This is what works for me - every
>> time.
>>
>> At beginning of boot, tap F8 a few times. When the "Please select
>> boot device" screen pops up, press ESC, then tap F8 again a few times.
>> It works every time!
>>
>> Try it on your P5WD2 Premium - hope it works for you like it does for
>> me.
>>
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> Your method works also, and is probably a better way to time hitting F8
> to go into Safe Mode. Thanks for posting. >> Stay informed about: P5WD2 Premium and WinXP Safe Mode |
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