Press F1 to resume

[riclem]

Every time I start my computer, I get a message that tells me to press F1 to resume, or to hit <F12> to boot from the network. This computer IS NOT connected to a network, and never will be. How can I get rid of this annoying message? I'm running an Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 processor, 1.7 ghz. The bios version is PT84510A.86A.0012.P01. I've searched the entire bios setup for something that might pertain to a network option, but have been unsuccessful at finding anything even close. In the "advanced" section there's a "boot configuration" option that was no help, and in the "boot" section, there's nothing pertaining to a network.
Any Idea where else I might look?

[GX1_Man]

Without a motherboard model we can only guess too.

[riclem]

It's an Intel Desktop board D845BG  Intel Type D845BG

[Rob Pomeroy]

"F1 to continue" usually follows an error message of some description.  Is the "halt on all errors" option enabled in the BIOS?

[riclem]

I just searched the entire bios and could not find the "halt on all errors" option. I've seen this on other computers, this one does not appear to have it.
This "press F1 to resume" message does not appear to be the result of an error...it's more like part of the initial booting up process. It's as if at the very start of the boot, the bios wants to know if I want to boot from the computer, or a network.

[GX1_Man]

What are the BIOS options for booting?

[riclem]

Here's how it looks:

Quiet boot
intel rapid bios boot
scan user flash area
usb boot

boot device priority
hard disk drives
removable devices
atapi cd-rom drives

I've tried enabling and disabling the usb boot.....no luck.

[patio]

Why do you want to enable USB boot ? ?

We're gonna need alot more info...

patio.   8-)

[GX1_Man]

Here's the manual to peruse:

ftp://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845bg/a7585201.pdf

[riclem]

Thanks for the manual...I enabled and disenabled the USB port because in my ignorance ( and desperation ) I thought it might solve the problem.

[2k_dummy]

In the bios, set any network boot device dead last in the boot order. Check for any settings related to PXE in the bios and in the nic card properties. Disable any option that relates to PXE. If it is an Intel nic card, check the Intel site for a utility that will allow you to disable PXE.

[riclem]

I've come to the conclusion that this problem is way too difficult to resolve over the internet....I thought it might be something simple, but it's NOT! I think I'll just continue to press F1 too resume. Thank all of you so much for trying to be helpful....you are all so very generous.... THANK YOU!

[GX1_Man]

OK. It  is probably a simple adjustment but we are not at your computer to peruse the options in the BIOS.

[Fed]

I'd change it's little battery, I wonder why?