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Pleasssseeee helpppppp..... :-|
Alright, I got this notebook Presario 700 for a while now. Two months ago, it ran just fine; i didn't have any problem with it. However, one time I was playing Gunbound (it's like MU online), then the notebook crashed. Since then, i could not log in my game at all. Every time i tried to log in, the black screen popped up and it said that i have to disable the BIOS shadow on my notebook. But I could not find the BIOS setup system anywhere. I "chatted" with the "Compaq tech." before, but...they seemed to be "clueless". I've tried to reboot and reinstall my notebook so many times already, but none seemed to work. :sad: . I really need help from you, guys. I need to know the steps on how to get into the BIOS setup system so i can disable the BIOS shadow. Don't tell me to press F10, 'cause i did that already and the BIOS setup system is not in there.
Any suggestion is welcome.
I'm so desperate and.... :mad: with this notebook
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Short answer: "BIOS shadowing" is a BIOS feature that copies ROM code into RAM so the CPU can run it faster. Some older games or protection routines detect or conflict with that mapping and will refuse to run unless the BIOS copy-to-RAM feature is turned off. That prompt can come from the game (or its anti-cheat) rather than from the machine firmware itself, so first confirm whether the message is produced by the game or by the BIOS during POST.

From what described, the PhoenixBIOS screen on this Presario appears to expose only a few basic options. As has already pointed out, OEM laptop BIOS builds are often trimmed or locked. Look through every submenu for alternate labels before assuming the option is missing — common names include "ROM shadow", "System ROM cache", "Video BIOS cache", "Shadow RAM", "BIOS cache" or anything under "Chipset/Advanced". Try "Load Setup Defaults" (as suggested) and re-check the menus; sometimes a default profile reveals or changes available toggles.

If no setting is present, try safer steps first: get the official Presario 700 BIOS update from Compaq/HP support, test the game on another machine to see whether the error is game-side, and update or try different video drivers. If the BIOS is truly locked, contact HP/Compaq support or an authorized service — they can confirm whether the option exists, supply a service BIOS, or clear any supervisor lock. Avoid unofficial BIOS flashing or motherboard jumper tricks unless done by a technician; those carry real risk of bricking the laptop.

If needed, post the exact black-screen wording and a clear photo of the BIOS screen; that will help determine whether this is a BIOS-level setting, a vendor lock, or a game-generated check.

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I would not suggest f10 but will suggest f1 or f11

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thank you for replying.
I tried it already, but it did not work either. F1 produced a horrible sound (a beeping sound) and F11 did nothing.
thank you anyway

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Pleasssseeee helpppppp..... :-|
. I "chatted" with the "Compaq tech." before, but...they seemed to be "clueless".

This happens to a lot of us

I've tried to reboot and reinstall my notebook so many times already, but none seemed to work. :sad: .

Reloading windows is not going to help as the Bios is written in a ROM CMOS chip on you motherboard .
You dont even need a OS install on you computer to axcess the Bios

I really need help from you, guys. I need to know the steps on how to get into the BIOS setup system so i can disable the BIOS shadow. . Don't tell me to press F10, 'cause i did that already and the BIOS setup system is not in there.

only thing I can think to cause this is you are starting to hit the f10 key to late into the boot ,what does happen when you hit the f10 key !

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This happens to a lot of us

Reloading windows is not going to help as the Bios is written in a ROM CMOS chip on you motherboard .
You dont even need a OS install on you computer to axcess the Bios

only thing I can think to cause this is you are starting to hit the f10 key to late into the boot ,what does happen when you hit the f10 key !

Thank you for replying
When i press F10, a black screen shows up with a white box. On the top of the box, it says PhoenixBIOS setup Utility. Here are the functions that show in the box.
Main: PXE Function; Parallel Port; Fram Buffer size (There is a little box to the right showing the functions of Parallel Port, I see the BIOS function, but could not access to that box)
Boot: ATAPI CD-ROM Drive; Hard Drive; Floppy Diskette Drive; Network Boot (However, these functions are there just for........ look. I can't access or do anything)
Exit: some exit functions
There, that is all i can find in the box after pressing F10. I've tried to go back in there so many times to fix things up. But none has revealed any success.

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Thank you for replying
When i press F10, a black screen shows up with a white box. On the top of the box, it says PhoenixBIOS setup Utility. Here are the functions that show in the box.
Main: PXE Function; Parallel Port; Fram Buffer size (There is a little box to the right showing the functions of Parallel Port, I see the BIOS function, but could not access to that box)
Boot: ATAPI CD-ROM Drive; Hard Drive; Floppy Diskette Drive; Network Boot (However, these functions are there just for........ look. I can't access or do anything)
Exit: some exit functions
There, that is all i can find in the box after pressing F10. I've tried to go back in there so many times to fix things up. But none has revealed any success.

Thats you Bios ,Thats your BIOS all you need to do is learn hoe to move around inside!!
there are many different BIOSES so getting into the different sections of each bios may be different ,usually the arrow keys to move about and the + and - keys or the enter key will helpmake changes in each section and change a setting

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Thats you Bios ,Thats your BIOS all you need to do is learn hoe to move around inside!!
there are many different BIOSES so getting into the different sections of each bios may be different ,usually the arrow keys to move about and the + and - keys or the enter key will helpmake changes in each section and change a setting

I know that. I have done that. I know how to move around. The only problem is that they don't allow us to have anymore function than just disable/enable PXE and Parrallel Port. That's pretty much all I can do in there. I just need to know how to get into BIOS shadow function.

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I sorry for misunderstanding you .

who is they? that you are refering to when you say they wont letyou ,i assumme you mean the Pheonix Bios people

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I sorry for misunderstanding you .

who is they? that you are refering to when you say they wont letyou ,i assumme you mean the Pheonix Bios people

I not sure if someone has restriction on you bios or you are not able to find where the Bios Shaddow function is .
this might help ,if now Im sorry I can't offer anymore help than this ,as i don't have a phonix bios.

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You said that problem started since you played a game, so try to restore default settings inside your BIOS. You can also try to reset your cmos by taking the battery from inside you PC for a couple seconds.

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