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Computer won't start after Bios editing

by Jamez007 Nov 10, 2004 2:58AM PST

Wow, this is annoying. I'll explain. Read on...

My computer was running really slow and I tried everything to make it run faster (anti-virus, anti-spyware, and the most typical solutions that most people would use) But I didn't reformat. I forgot to. So reformatting may have been the problem, but it ain't now.

So I wen't into the Bios, I started to think it may have been the fans. Pff. After that, I changed one of the settings so it would shutdown if the CPU fans failed. So listen to this, I felt a sign of relief that my computer wouldn't fry (I thought that was the problem at the time) So I restarted my computer and a few seconds later it shutsdown. Every time. So I can't get into my Bios. And It doesn't seem to detect my monitor or keyboard, so I can't get into my Bios before it shuts itself down.

I hope that made sense. Someone please help!!!

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Re: Computer won't start after Bios editing

by Hounddog Nov 10, 2004 3:36AM PST

If you have the motherboard manual look up how to reset cmos, if no manual the info. may be printed on the MB.Usually there is a jumper to change for a few secs.than put back to normal position to reset.Another way is to remove MB battery for a few mins. than replaced it, this may enable you to get back into the bios setup.

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