PC owners aren't strangers to the usual hardware debacle. If you’ve been using a PC for more than a year, chances are you have probably encountered some common hardware hiccups. Whether it’s an ...

The CMOS chip stores critical system information such as the date, time, and hardware configuration. It is essential for maintaining the BIOS settings that control how your computer interacts with its ...

One of the main culprits behind BIOS issues is the CMOS battery. The battery powers the CMOS memory, which stores BIOS settings. If the battery is drained, the CMOS will not remember the settings, and ...

You can reset your PC's BIOS settings to their factory defaults by selecting the Restore Defaults option within BIOS or by removing the CMOS battery from an unplugged computer for about five minutes.

CMOS stands for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Even though it’s a small chip on your motherboard, it does a lot more than you might expect. First, let’s clear up a common misunderstanding: ...

A neighbor asked me to wipe their PC hard drive so they could give the PC to a friend.<BR><BR>I took my XP disc over, since they didn't have one, and tried to boot from the CDROM. Wouldn't do it. So I ...

I have an FN45 motherboard that came with the SN45G Shuttle XPC. The entire computer was setup and working fine with a Barton 2500+ and 2x512 Geil 2700 rated at 5-2-2-2. Then, I decided to see if I ...

You need to begin by locating the CMOS battery, which is a thin, round, button-like object. It can sometimes be hidden by extension cards or connectors. On older PCs it may have a cylindrical shape.