cannot access the Setup/bios menu

Cannot access/configuration of the bios on a dell laptop on vista. have tried F12 and F2. what I don't get? I restart the machine and press the Fn with F12 or F2 key during restart. all that happens is that I go back to the desktop. any suggestions?



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By pressing the key once is not always do the trick. Have you tried constantly touch the F12 or F2 key when starting upwards? John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ;

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