I have windows Vista Sp2. Cannot get into the BIOS. Computer does not start on the desktop. What can I do?

Have Windows Vista SP2.  Switch on computer will go not on the desktop.  Tried to get into the BIOS, but get a blank screen.

Someone at - it ideas. Thank you.

Have Windows Vista SP2.  Switch on computer will go not on the desktop.  Tried to get into the BIOS, but get a blank screen.

Someone at - it ideas. Thank you.

Don't ned to start the Office before accessing the BIOS...

The following tutorial is about changing the bios boot sequence.
#1 step is how to get to the BIOS window. THIS show be what you need. You can skip the rest if they do not apply to you.
http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

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