You Asked: How Do I Reset My Bios Battery?
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How do I reset my BIOS to default battery?

Steps to clear CMOS using the battery method

  1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC power source.
  3. Remove the computer cover.
  4. Find the battery on the board. …
  5. Remove the battery: …
  6. Wait 1–5 minutes, then reconnect the battery.
  7. Put the computer cover back on.

Can I reset BIOS by removing battery?

Reset by removing and replacing the CMOS battery

Not every type of motherboard includes a CMOS battery, which provides a power supply so that motherboards can save BIOS settings. Bear in mind that when you remove and replace the CMOS battery, your BIOS will reset.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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