Install help

[Doombrain]

Oh hi,

I have an old P3 Dell (Dimension 4100) with Windows 2000 installed. Windows 2000 is on a domain so i can't get past the login screen.
There seems to be no BIOS other than an intel boot screen with four options. the options for boot will not change and only allow "boot from BIOS settings".
I've looked for the BIOS info but found nothing, there just doesn't seem to be a way to open it, if there is one.

question is, how can i install XP on this thing?

TIA.

[Tormentius]

Yeah, XP will install on it. If its sluggish then just turn down the graphics options once its installed. As ar as the BIOS goes, I assume you've tried pressing the usual ones while booting (Delete, F2, F10, F12)? If not, one of those might get ya into the BIOS.

[Doombrain]

i know if will install, the problem is i can't get to a stage to allow installation. everything's locked out and i've tried every button to bring up a normal BIOS.

[Doombrain]

lol, i found it. thanks for helping though Torm

[Tormentius]

Which key did it end up being to get into the BIOS?

[Doombrain]

it was an hidden option in the BIOS to hide the setup key on boot. the same option sets the setup key holding down the del key on power up.

never had a BIOS with the setup needing to hold a key down with power on.

[Doombrain]

yeah, i noticed. it's 133 SD and i have none floating around anymore.

[Tormentius]

Ouch! Yeah thats gonna be pretty slow unless you can add some RAM.

[obsidian]

Hey, I have a Dell Dimension 4100 too. I had XP running on it for the longest time.

[+JuggerNaut+]

omg linux, etc

[prince1000]

yeah, i noticed. it's 133 SD and i have none floating around anymore.

they max out at 512mb i think but xp runs fine for browsing/office etc.