Not all computer troubleshooting can be handled within your operating system or by troubleshooting specific components. Some key computer functions are governed by the CMOS (Complementary ...
Discover how a simple CMOS reset can resolve common PC hardware problems like black screen, bad overclocks, undervolting, ...
You can reset your PC's BIOS settings to their factory defaults by selecting the Restore Defaults option within BIOS or by removing the CMOS battery from an unplugged computer for about five minutes.
Resetting your basic input/output system's settings can take a dead computer and make it work again. Given that many business computers remain in from-the-manufacturer condition, the default settings ...
A neighbor asked me to wipe their PC hard drive so they could give the PC to a friend.<BR><BR>I took my XP disc over, since they didn't have one, and tried to boot from the CDROM. Wouldn't do it. So I ...
If your CMOS won't clear, does that mean that the machine still posts?<BR><BR>If it posts, can't you get into the bios to use fail-safe defaults?<BR><BR>If your machine won't post, there would be ...
The "TPM Device Not Detected" error can be a significant issue for users, particularly those trying to upgrade to or use Windows 11, which requires a Trusted Platform ...
Other than securing your local account with a password or a PIN, one can set and use BIOS or UEFI passwords on their Windows computer. In this post, we see how you can set up an Administrator or ...
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is one of the most important pieces of software to boot an operating system on a computer. BIOS being an alternative to UEFI already is less preferred when ...