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 ...

Almost nobody locks their BIOS with a password anymore, but the CLR_CMOS functionality is still needed on modern motherboards. Whether you remove your motherboard's battery, use a physical switch, or ...

Clearing the CMOS memory on your motherboard is often the quickest way to access a desktop when you don't know the BIOS password. The password, along with your other BIOS settings, goes back to the ...

When a computer powers on, it configures its hardware components prior to loading the operating system. The settings it needs to configure the hardware make up the computer's Basic Input Output System ...

Well, I know i mentioned in my articles a lot that mainboard manufacturers should included a CMOS micro-switch on the maomnboard, but this might be taking it a step too far. Anyway, SilverStone ...

Hi everyone, I was recommended to go here for help with my computer. Since I don't feel like typing this out a 500th time, I'll copy it from another forum. Hopefully no one is bothered by that.

A neighbor asked me to wipe their PC hard drive so they could give the PC to a friend. 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 went ...

My home server kept forgetting its settings, and the cause was a tiny watch battery ...