Hey Mrstenter,
I've run the Bios F2 deal, but it did not detect any issue w/hardward, etc.
...but the machine is still doing what it did and unplugging and following the method described earlier in this thread still works.
If you had to choose what do you think is the most likely issue (i.e. processor, internal graphics card, etc.)?
I have a hp pavilion 3169wm.
Thanks!