BIOS ShowIntroduction to BIOS
BIOS ("Basic Input/Output System" is an essential component in computers, which is used for controlling hardware. It is a small software program, part of which is loaded in ROM (read-only memory, which cannot be modified),...
Replacing the battery of your motherboard (CMOS battery) ShowReplacing the battery of your motherboard (CMOS battery)
Topics
Symptoms
Replacement sequence
Saving the BIOS data
Identify the CMOS battery
Removing the discharged battery
Installing the new battery
Verify the BIOS data and resetting...
Lost password - Resetting the BIOS ShowLost password - Resetting the BIOS
Hardware reset
Software reset
In the case you have forgotten or lost the password for the BIOS, (prompted when starting your computer), this tip below will help you to tackle this problem.
The...
Reset the bios by removing the battery and simply wait 10 minute ShowReset the bios by removing the battery and simply Wait 10 minutes
Myth
Reality
Myth
Many websites state to reset the BIOs , you'll need to simply, remove the battery and wait 10 minutes and then replace it.
Reality
It's not so...
Motherboard ShowIntroduction to motherboards
The primary component of a computer is the motherboard (sometimes called the "mainboard"). The motherboard is the hub which is used to connect all of the computer's essential components.
As its name suggests,...
BIOS optimisation ShowWhat is the BIOS?
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a small memory chip located on the motherboard containing data that define the system parameters. As some BIOS data are written in a ROM, it is not possible to change them, however, certain...
Flashing the BIOS ShowWhat does it mean "to flash"?
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a small memory chip located on the motherboard containing data that defines the system parameters. The data may, however, contain errors (bugs). Furthermore, when new hardware...