Try tapping the DEL key instead of F1, see if it puts you into BIOS setup, and correct the apparent error. The 'DEL for SETUP, or press F1 to continue' message occurs if you have an error in Power On Self Test (POST). Also see if there's an error message along with the 'F1 to continue' message, perhaps a CDROM or hard drive or something isn't set right or has quit.