Reset the CMOS

Perform these steps to reset the CMOS:

  1. Reboot the system and watch the BIOS identifier to make sure the new BIOS version was properly installed.

  2. Press the F2 key during the boot operation to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

  3. Press the F9 key to return the CMOS settings to the factory defaults.

  4. Press the ENTER key to load setup defaults.

  5. If you saved your CMOS settings as custom defaults before the BIOS upgrade, then go to the Exit menu and choose the Load Custom Defaults option to return the default values to your previously saved custom settings.

  6. If you did not save your CMOS settings as custom defaults before the BIOS upgrade, then go through each screen of options and re-enter the CMOS settings to the values that you wrote down prior to upgrading the BIOS.

  7. Press the F10 key to save the settings.

  8. Press the ENTER key to accept the changes.