Strike F1 to reboot, F2 for setup utility error

[techalpha69]

hi i need some help with this problem pls.

Dell Dimension 4300s

When i start up the computer i get this Strike F1 to reboot, F2 for setup utility error message. I press F1 and it restarted over again and it did the same thing again. I reseat the memory, plug out the cables and put them back in but it keeps saying the same thing. I also repair my windows cause it had errors on them. Also when i started it up i noticed like funny writing etc.like hearts, and letters before the message came up on the screen can this be caused by memory problem?

 

[DeltaPhoenix]

When do you get the error?
On the POST screen, or in Windows itself?

 

[orondf]

maybe the keyboard is faulty

 

[techalpha69]

it get this error when the dell loading screen passes

 

[orondf]

maybe the keyboard is faulty

or maybe a different hardware component

 

[captaincranky]

You might try resetting the BIOS CMOS also. (Take the battery out of the board, wait 5 minutes or so, them replace it). Some boards have a different procedure for resetting. You should download the motherboard manual first.

If the BIOS scroll is blowing up all kinds of weird characters, this might be the problem.

 

[techalpha69]

tried that and when i do that i keep getting this message system battery voltage is low and used a new battery and same results