hi, I have a couple questions. First does anyone know if there are drivers for windows 2k on hp pavilion xt983 since it comes w/ xp. I am trying to get 2k on here because xp is just so big and slows it down. My main question though is that when my computer boots up it doesnt say how to get into bios or configurations screen. Anyone know how? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Nathan

If I recall, when you boot and you see the Compaq logo, there is a cursor flashing in the upper left-hand side of the screen, then it switches to the upper right-hand side. When it's flashing in the upper right-hand side, press F10 and see if that does it. By the way, you need to check with Compaq to see if there are drivers for Windows 2000, although I don't think you'll see much improvement over XP.

sorry, forgot to say its a hp

Whoops...you did in fact say it was an HP. I've become so accustomed to considering HP's and Compaq's as the same ever since they merged. I'll check on it and get back to you. Sorry.

Okay, here it is straight from HP's support web site: Sometimes it can be a little tricky to get into the BIOS Setup screen because it requires pressing a specific key at a specific time. If you fail to enter the Setup screen on your first try, repeat the following steps until you are successful: 1. Close all applications that are currently running and restart the computer by clicking Start, Shut Down, Restart the Computer, and then OK. 2. When the blue HP Logo screen appears, press the F1 key on the keyboard to enter the HP BIOS Setup menu. NOTE: An alternate to the above steps, especially if the blue HP Logo screen disappears too quickly to enter BIOS, is to shut down (turn off) the computer. Wait 30 seconds, turn the power on and press F1 at the blue HP Logo screen. Good luck, and please let me know how you make out. Kevin

I have the same pc its a hp pavilion xt983 also a 1.4 ghz.yes there are drivers for the sound and display,I hit f1 to get into the bios if this any help.do you know what the sound and display are.my sound is(via ac 97 audio controler (WDM) ) my display is s3 graphics inc prosavage if yours are the same then they are drivers for windows 2000 &win98&win m.e all can be found at www.drivers.com

thanks for all your help guys... one more thing.. i think my video card is on the mb and was wondering if i got a gforce or something if it would work. again its a hp pavilion xt 983. I appreciate all the help NMG