- 1). Turn on the computer and press the key that will open the BIOS menu.
- 2). Look for the option on the main BIOS page to "Load Default Settings" or "Reset CMOS Values to Default." You can usually perform this action by pressing an assigned key. If you do not find this option, your BIOS may not have this feature.
- 3). Press "Y" to confirm your action, save the changes you made and exit the BIOS setup.
- 1). Turn off the computer. Disconnect the power cable and use the Philips screwdriver to open the computer casing. Slide away the side panel of the casing to access the motherboard.
- 2). Look for the CMOS battery, a coin-like battery, and remove it carefully from its slot. Wait at least five minutes before putting it back in.
- 3). Close the computer casing, reconnect the power cable and turn on the computer. The BIOS should now be back to its default settings.
Resetting to the Default BIOS Settings
Hard Resetting the CMOS Battery
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