[GaryW]

PLEASE SUPPLY RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Operating System Version:98SE (on old h/drive)
Problem Application Name & Version:
Problem Hardware Make & Model:Compaq deskpro model CP2000 (I think)
Error Messages:

I can't enter bios during startup. I changed hard drives and now I get "Non-system disk or disk error  replace and strike any key when ready" The F10 key did not enter setup with old hard drive either. I tried to clear CMOS with the jumper but still has disk error.

[Admin]

Hi,

Does a small flashing cursor appear near the top right hand corner of the screen at any point during power up? This is when you should hit F10. Maybe insert a bootable floppy so the error doesn't appear and keep hitting F10 from the moment the system is powered on.

[GaryW]

Sorry I did not respond earlier - been busy, forgot.
There was no cursor at top right, only top left of screen. Pressing F10 many time during start up just produced a lot of beeps.
The cure was to use FDISK to set an active partition. PC is up and running now. Thanks for your help.