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...
How to access your BIOS set up ShowHow to access your BIOS set up
Depending on your computer model, the way you will access your BIOS set up menu will differ. Here is a list of the most common models used and the access key used for this process.
ACER
You can make use...
Choosing the right motherboard ShowChoosing the right motherboard
Duo motherboard / processor
Choice of chipset
Ports and Connectors
Integrated Devices and the formats
Equipment Selections
PC motherboards (affordable)
Intel Selections
PC motherboards (mid-classes)
Intel...
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...