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#Cant save bios settings serial#
#Cant save bios settings update#
#Cant save bios settings password#
#Cant save bios settings Pc#
#Cant save bios settings free#

I have double-checked that everything was connected and bedded down correctly, but still it will not save the BIOS Settings if unplugged from the mains. The battery slots into a vertical slot on the motherboard and a metal clip was over the top of it, not touching it, looked as if it was only there to save it falling out if the case was bumped, moved etcĪfter replacing the battery and ensuring that the battery is well bedded in and touching both the sides of its slot, using the good one the BIOS settings still would not remain as set, so I used the suspect iffy one from eBay still no joy.

#Cant save bios settings serial#

I bought another one after opening the case and removing the old one and checking the serial number, from eBay (I know) only to read after the purchase that someone had written that a battery bought from them was a dead one, so I bought another from a reputable dealer.

#Cant save bios settings Pc#

I enter Delete to reset the BIOS settings and reset the date and time and the required boot up settings.Īfter I unplugged the PC and switched it back on again the settings were lost and as the pc had not been used for a good, long while I suspected that the CMOS battery was dead.

When I switched it on, I was presented with the two options of press F1 to Load default settings or Delete to enter Setup. I've been missing the option to save my changes in BIOS settings, but i can't seem to find it.

Plug the computer and all devices back in.I recently acquired a desktop PC with the following Specs:īIOS: Phoenix/Award Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG.

Wait one hour, then reconnect the battery.

If the battery is connected to an onboard header with a wire, disconnect the wire from the onboard header. Bios Problem: won't save setting to boot off CDROM - posted in Internal Hardware: I picked up a used PC, in which I promptly got a Windows Genuine Advantage warning that I had a pirated copy of XP.

If you cannot enter the BIOS setup during boot, follow these steps to clear the CMOS: Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.

#Cant save bios settings free#

With a medium flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector. If youre still able to enter the BIOS setup, reset the BIOS to the factory defaults: Press F2 during boot. If the battery is in a holder, note the orientation of the + and – on the battery.The same procedure as if you were pressing F2 to get into the BIOS settings. You need to immediately start tapping the ESC key just after you push the power button to turn on the laptop. This is a separate pop-up window that offers you the boot device menu. I am currently installing W2K before I started 'fooling around' with the system. I was able to get into my BIOS, modify the settings and successfully change and save the settings.

#Cant save bios settings password#

I kept trying values and it turns out the the password was set to all blanks. The battery may be in a horizontal or vertical battery holder, or connected to an onboard header with a wire. No, this would not be the boot menu in the BIOS settings. This is really embarrassing jmwills suggested that I probably had a password set on BIOS.

Disconnect the power cord from the AC power source.

Click Yes to save the settings and reboot the system. Go back to the Power menu and select Save & Exit setup. The BIOS screen will now show Secure Boot as enabled. Now, go to BIOS settings again and double-click Secure boot.

Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. So, boot into the BIOS settings again by hitting the delete key or F12 key your PC uses.

#Cant save bios settings update#

You then have to select Update and Security. Click on the start menu icon can help you get there. If you cannot enter the BIOS setup during boot, follow these steps to clear the CMOS: Therefore, you can’t enter BIOS we recommend following the given steps to access the BIOS. If you're still able to enter the BIOS setup, reset the BIOS to the factory defaults: I've replaced the CMOS battery and unplugged all unnecessary cables/cards from the motherboard. Now, when I boot, I get the message 162- System Options Not Set and the PC hangs with the message F1: Save Changes at the bottom of the screen. Certain changes in BIOS settings can cause your Intel® Desktop Board to no longer boot. This especially applies to changes in timings, voltages, or frequencies. Of course, all the BIOS settings went to default.