Fix MBR - no access to bios

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Somersjr

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Hi. I thought I would try Ubuntu on my computer. I have a Microsoft Wireless keyboard and mouse. They both worked while setting up dual boot.

Once completed, Ubuntu loaded, however I didn't have a keyboard and mouse to select the operating system. They worked well once in Ubuntu. I changed the boot OS default to Vista 64 and I have access to Vista again.

The problem is that no keyboard I try allows me access to the bios. I've tried unplugging the drives as well, still with no luck. I want to repair Vista (MBR)using the disk, however can't change the boot order in the bios.

Is there a way to repair MBR from within Vista? Any other suggestions?

S.
 

My Computer

System One

Somersjr said:
Hi. I thought I would try Ubuntu on my computer. I have a Microsoft Wireless keyboard and mouse. They both worked while setting up dual boot.

Once completed, Ubuntu loaded, however I didn't have a keyboard and mouse to select the operating system. They worked well once in Ubuntu. I changed the boot OS default to Vista 64 and I have access to Vista again.

The problem is that no keyboard I try allows me access to the bios. I've tried unplugging the drives as well, still with no luck. I want to repair Vista (MBR)using the disk, however can't change the boot order in the bios.

Is there a way to repair MBR from within Vista? Any other suggestions?

S.
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There is no way to change it from within Vista.

With this said I know your problem.

Most USB ports/motherboard combinations don't give off power during boot-up (only when loading OS they start to work).

You need to get a-hold of a ps-2 connection keyboard. (Circular, prongs, green on the end). This should solve your problem because they do get power during boot-up.

Plugging%20in%20a%20PS2%20connection.JPG

The green one is the one you are looking for.

You can pick up one of these at a local electronics store for around $10.00.

I know my sentences aren't exactly clear but please try to follow them the best you can! Let me know if this works or not.

Sean
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Performance 2x2GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 9800 GTX+
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19'' Samsung 1440 x 900 (2ms) SyncMaster Widescreen Flat Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    PSU
    OCC Gamestream 600w
    Case
    Apevia X-Discovery
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder
    Internet Speed
    Comcast; Download: 21.08Mb/s | Upload: 4.27Mb/s
Deception said:
Somersjr said:
Hi. I thought I would try Ubuntu on my computer. I have a Microsoft Wireless keyboard and mouse. They both worked while setting up dual boot.

Once completed, Ubuntu loaded, however I didn't have a keyboard and mouse to select the operating system. They worked well once in Ubuntu. I changed the boot OS default to Vista 64 and I have access to Vista again.

The problem is that no keyboard I try allows me access to the bios. I've tried unplugging the drives as well, still with no luck. I want to repair Vista (MBR)using the disk, however can't change the boot order in the bios.

Is there a way to repair MBR from within Vista? Any other suggestions?

S.
Click to expand...

There is no way to change it from within Vista.

With this said I know your problem.

Most USB ports/motherboard combinations don't give off power during boot-up (only when loading OS they start to work).

You need to get a-hold of a ps-2 connection keyboard. (Circular, prongs, green on the end). This should solve your problem because they do get power during boot-up.

Plugging%20in%20a%20PS2%20connection.JPG

The green one is the one you are looking for.

You can pick up one of these at a local electronics store for around $10.00.

I know my sentences aren't exactly clear but please try to follow them the best you can! Let me know if this works or not.

Sean
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Thanks. I had a ps2 keyboard and tried it. No luck. Finally reset the motherboard and it picked up the keyboard. Was able to access bios, use vista disk to /fixmbr. Ubuntu is gone for now. Someday, I'll try it again...lol Thanks for the help.

S.
 

My Computer

System One

Yeah, no problem. May I ask how you 'reset' the Motherboard though.

Sean
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Performance 2x2GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 9800 GTX+
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19'' Samsung 1440 x 900 (2ms) SyncMaster Widescreen Flat Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    PSU
    OCC Gamestream 600w
    Case
    Apevia X-Discovery
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder
    Internet Speed
    Comcast; Download: 21.08Mb/s | Upload: 4.27Mb/s
I think he reset CMOS memory
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-E SLI
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x NVidia 8600 GTS
    Sound Card
    Integrated CM-6501
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 19" + LG 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024@32bit@75MHz
    Hard Drives
    1 x Seagate 120GB SATA (OS installation)
    1 x Seagate 200GB SATA
    2 x Seagate 320GB SATA (Hardware RAID 0)
    1 x Seagate 250GB IDE (in external USB box)
    1 x TrekStor 750GB USB
    PSU
    650W
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop EX 100
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Optical
    Internet Speed
    8192 kbps / 640 kbps
Ubuntu will not make changes to the BIOS...nor will any other OS...

What you experienced was a coinkydink.

You may want to replace the battery...Part# CR 2032.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5K MBoard.
    Memory
    4G OCZ PC2 8500 Platinum
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 8800GTS Vid Card
    Hard Drives
    500G Seagate SATA
    200G Seagate SATA
    100G WD Caviar SATA
    80G WD Caviar IDE
    PSU
    OCZ Elite 800W PSU
    Case
    RaidMax Smilodon Case
    Other Info
    Lite-On dual layer DVD burner X 2
    Dos 6.2;Win2K;XP; &
    Vista Ultimate 64Bit.
patio said:
Ubuntu will not make changes to the BIOS...nor will any other OS...

What you experienced was a coinkydink.

You may want to replace the battery...Part# CR 2032.
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I agree. I've never known an op system that did. It was one of the weirdest "coinkydinks" I've ever seen. The battery is relatively new as is the motherboard but I'll take your advice and change it out anyway.

Thanks for the suggestion.

S.
 

My Computer

System One

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