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To reset the BIOS by replacing the CMOS battery, follow these steps instead: This method works if your computer has a CMOS battery.
Otherwise, each time you reboot, your settings (and clock) will automatically reset!ĭoesn’t work (your computer doesn’t have the mentioned jumper), you can also try to remove and replace the CMOS battery.
Once your PC has booted, turn it back off, move the CLR jumper back to its original position.
Set the jumper to the Clear/CLR position. (This jumper is usually placed near the CMOS battery.) On the motherboard, find a jumper that’s named like any of the following. Static discharges can damage your computer. Flip the power switch so that the computer receives no power.
Your computer’s motherboard has a special jumper that can clear the BIOS saved settings and revert them to their original values.īy clearing the jumper, you can also reset the password for the BIOS menu. This option is usually called any of the following: Find the option to reset the BIOS settings.This key is usually any of the following, depending on your computer manufacturer: Esc, Del, F2, F8, F12. Notice the key guide in the top-right corner.