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How do I reset my Dell CMOS?
Locate the 2-pin CMOS jumper labeled RTCRST on the system board. Move the 2-pin jumper plug from the password jumper to the pins on the CMOS jumper. Plug the power cable to the computer and wait for 10 seconds for the CMOS to clear. Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to the password jumper.
Does removing CMOS battery reset CMOS?
If your motherboard does not have a CLEAR CMOS jumper or button, you can often clear its CMOS settings by removing the CMOS battery and replacing it.
How do I reset my Dell battery chip?
How To Reset The Dell Battery Sensor
- Completely power down the laptop and remove the cord from the computer.
- Flip the laptop over.
- Push on the battery release button or buttons to release the battery form the computer and remove the battery.
- Power on the computer without the battery, allowing it to boot completely.
How do I reset my Dell laptop battery BMS?
How do I check the CMOS battery on my Dell laptop?
The simplest way to check the CMOS battery’s health is to use your computer itself as the test device. The battery’s whole job is to back up the BIOS settings when the computer loses power, so if you deliberately cut power to your computer, you’ll know if it’s doing that job.
How do I reset the BIOS to factory default settings?
Reset the BIOS to factory defaults. The method to reset the BIOS varies between different computers: Click the Load defaults button. Or, press the F9 key to load default settings. Or, press the Alt + F key to load default settings. Press the Esc key and select Save and exit or Exit.
How do I clear the CMOS and NVRAM in the BIOS?
Or, press the F9 key to load default settings. Or, press the Alt + F key to load default settings. Press the Esc key and select Save and exit or Exit. Press the Enter key to save all changes and exit the BIOS setup screen. The computer will restart. WARNING: Clearing the CMOS or NVRAM using a jumper resets the passwords in the BIOS.
How do I clear the CMOS on my computer?
Move the 2-pin jumper plug from the password jumper to the pins on the CMOS jumper. Plug the power cable to the computer and wait for 10 seconds for the CMOS to clear. Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to the password jumper. Replace the computer cover.