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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 10/27/15 at 7:13 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Posted on 10/27/15 at 7:13 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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Should I assume you've tried clearing CMOS?
I did not. The more research I do on similar failures has that on the checklist - I'm trying to figure out the reasoning. I've hesitated until now, because I'm not sure if that reverts the bios or not. (In the old days, we just pulled the battery. This one has pins but no jumper. The manual says, no $hit, short it with a paperclip for 10 seconds. I think I have a jumper to do that, but seems strange.)
So, is there a downside to clearing the CMOS?
(ETA: And I have a new motherboard in, with memory on the way - at least those will have return time remaining, if the original parts are not at fault.)
ETA: - Well I did clear the CMOS and - no effect. Same red Ram light. Hitting memOK button causes it to flash, reset, then back to a solid red memory LED.
This post was edited on 10/27/15 at 7:51 pm
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Posted on 10/27/15 at 8:15 pm to Ace Midnight
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So, is there a downside to clearing the CMOS?
For future reference, clearing CMOS only reverts the bios back to default settings. I'm assuming you haven't done a whole lot with the bios aside from maybe setting boot priority and RAM XMP. One would clear CMOS on the off-chance that a bios setting is preventing one thing from recognizing/initializing/etc. something else. It's just a routine diagnostic step that rarely solves the problem in my experience, but worth attempting anyway.
I've noticed a lot of motherboards now just have a button to clear CMOS rather than a jumper. Paperclip works in a pinch, but that is pretty odd for the manual to suggest that vs. having a button or a jumper.
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And I have a new motherboard in
You are in possession of a new motherboard right now? I'd install it right now.
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