Lars, aparently not, unless there's a secret millisecond window I'm missing. I've tried as many combinations as I could think of, and just can't get there. Admitedly not being an expert here, my logic is as follows: bios is working as it boots and I see post report, there is no setting in bios to deny bios access that I'm aware of, I've never had this problem with a windows machine, therefore Ubuntu is on the suspect list. The only others on the list are an exotic hardware failure (it woked this morning before I brought it home), and some sort of attack. Lacking any resolution, I'l take the covers off and check for loose bits which could short the mb. I suppose the only other thing is a format and re-install. Incidently the ps2 mouse port died at the same time. I've also not been able to get the sound utility to recognize the simple speakers I use, although they worked fine with both a prior 32 bit server install, and a prior 64bit server install. It would be convenient to point the finger at the mb, if it weren't for the latter.
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