How Do I Manually Reset Bios?
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How do I manually reset BIOS to default?

To reset the BIOS by replacing the CMOS battery, follow these steps instead:

  1. Shutdown your computer.
  2. Remove the power cord to make sure that your computer receives no power.
  3. Make sure you’re grounded. …
  4. Find the battery on your motherboard.
  5. Remove it. …
  6. Wait 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. Put the battery back in.
  8. Power on your computer.

How do I completely reset my BIOS?

Reset from Setup Screen

  1. Shut your computer down.
  2. Power your computer back up, and immediately press the key that enters the BIOS setup screen. …
  3. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the BIOS menu to find the option to reset the computer to its default, fall-back or factory settings. …
  4. Restart your computer.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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