Matthew,
if you are talking about disabling PnP for the instal, don't be overly concerned with
it I think. I know all of the documentation says you have to
do it, but I didn't and had no troubles detecting all of my hardware (including SB
Live and GeForce video card).
Wayne
On Sat, 11 Mar 2000, you wrote:
> Matthew Loschmann wrote:
> >
> > What is PNP os and how do I get there. I am a NEWBIE, everybody starts
> > somewhere.
>
> Depends on your BIOS (BasicInputOutputSystem). This is what ultimately
> controls your hardware. PNP is Plug 'n Play which is exactly that "plug
> it in and it's ready to go". This is really only true for Windos. When
> your computer boots, you'll probably see a logo for your BIOS
> manufacturer (Such as Award or American Megatrends) and maybe something
> that says "hit this key to enter setup". You only have about 2 seconds
> to do it, so be quick. Mine is <del> and my mom's Compaq is <F10>.
> Hope this helps.
> -Josh
>
> > At 12:18 AM 3/9/00 +0100, you wrote:
> > >pnp os - !!!!
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: Matthew Loschmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 3:12 AM
> > >Subject: [newbie] Disableing PNP IN BIOS
> > >
> > >
> > >> I now know how to enter bios even though there is no prompt but I could
> > >> not find this PnP setting everbody is talking about. Where is it?
> > >>
> > >> Please share
> > >>
> > >> Matt
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
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Criminology Department
Bond University
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