On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 20:45:14 +0800, "fixpc" <fixpc@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
is CMOS = BIOS in motherboard?
TIA
No.
Well, yes and no. You are correct to say that CMOS is not technically
synonymous with BIOS, but in reference to computer setups the two terms
are often interchanged.
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Re: Resetting BIOS to factory defaults when you donīt have access to i ...boot devices and box itself. ... My BIOS is now inaccessible. ... Turn the computer on Without the Battery.... Windows still booted so I tried A) B), or removing the CMOS battery.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Startup problems ...settings (variable settings of BIOS) could affect the POST procedure. ... button battery) from the mainboard. ... find the "clear CMOS" jumper on the mainboard ... (alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt)
Re: Replacing the CMOS battery ... Look at the current settings in the BIOS.... THEN try whatever you wish in the way of a program that saves the settings.... Change your CMOS battery.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
RE: help ... > seconds would have the same effect to clear CMOS.... > Go to page 21/40 and read thoroughly for Chapter 2 BIOS Setup.... the latest BIOS of this mobo model may NOT be suitable for your mobo. ... Boot into BIOS and press F7 key to load the Load Optimized Default ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
Re: Startup problems ... the CPU, with support from the mainboard, and is stored in BIOS. ... it is theoretically possible that funky CMOS...settings (variable settings of BIOS) could affect the POST procedure. ... (alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt)
