How do I reset the BIOS and revive your computer
Educational Program Vindovs / / December 19, 2019
If the computer shuts down for no apparent reason, is not included or you forget the BIOS password, try to reset the settings.
Reset can also be useful when Windows will not boot, or my computer becomes unstable. If these problems occur after you change the BIOS settings or malfunction of the firmware, these instructions may help you.
Recall, BIOS - a software environment that controls the basic functions of a computer and is the link between the hardware and the operating system. After resetting the files on the drive, and Windows settings will remain intact. But, most likely, you'll have to go in the BIOS, find the section with the time and date settings and re-configure them.
All of these reset methods are suitable for both desktop and laptop.
1. How to reset the BIOS via software interface
The easiest way to reset the BIOS - to open its interface and use the reset command. But this option is suitable only if the computer is turned on and you remember BIOS password or not to install it.
To get to the interface in the first few seconds of turning on the computer, press the F1, F2, F8, Delete or another key until you see a menu with the settings. As a rule, the desired button is displayed at the bottom of the screen when the device is restarted.
Once in the BIOS menu, scroll to a name like Reset to Default, Factory Default, Setup Defaults or Load Optimized Defaults. Typically, this option is found under Exit. Use it, and confirm the action - the computer will restart and the settings will be reset.
If for some reason you can not get into the BIOS interface, or to find an item, try the following methods. But for this you need to remove the housing cover to gain access to the motherboard.
Remember, body attack can lead to loss of warranty.
2. How to reset the BIOS with a jumper or a button on the board
Turn off your computer and unplug it from the wall outlet or other devices. If you have a laptop, remove the battery. Then remove the cover and inspect the motherboard.
Some new board model There is a special button to reset the BIOS settings. Usually right on or next to you can see inscriptions such as CLEAR, CLR, PSSWRD or CLR_CMOS. If you find a button on your motherboard, just click on it. BIOS settings will be reset, and you will only collect and turn on the computer.
If the button is not present, next to the battery should be the so-called jumper - a special jumper, which can be used to reset. It takes two of the three contact. Remove it and put it on the two other contact.
While the jumper is in the new position, click on the computer's power button and hold it for 10-15 seconds. The computer will not turn on, as it is de-energized, but there will reset the BIOS settings. You can then return the jumper to the old place, and then assemble and turn on the computer.
If this method does not work or you can not find the jumper, try the following.
3. How to reset the BIOS using a removable battery
BIOS settings are retained even when the computer is not connected to a power source. This is due to the battery on the motherboard, which constantly feeds the chip. But if you extract it for a few minutes, there will be reset BIOS.
Turn off your computer and unplug it from the wall outlet or other devices. If you have a laptop, get a battery.
Remove the housing cover and locate the battery on the motherboard. Then, carefully remove the battery for 10 minutes and put back. Do not overdo it: in some devices it may be nonremovable. In such cases, we can only rely on the previous methods or give away the device to reset the service center.
On many laptops battery connects to the motherboard via a special cable. If you notice this, disconnect the wire from the board before removing the battery.
When reinstall it, close the case, insert the battery and turn on the computer, if necessary.
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