http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ Repair Questions » Forum: BIOS - Recent Posts en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:24 +0000 http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/date-always-going-back#post-526 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:56:21 +0000 Sammy 526@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>My computer's date is always coming back to January 1, 2004 everytime I start the computer. I already set the date in BIOS settings but its always coming back. What is the problem here? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/optimal-or-default-setting#post-508 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:40:57 +0000 Bart 508@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>What is the difference between these two settings?</p> <p>If my memory serves me right, my old computer will have some problems when I set the settings to optimal. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/dip-chip-removal#post-420 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:54:09 +0000 indel 420@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>How can I safely removed my DIP chip? I was told between DIP and PLCC there are different ways to make sure you are not breaking anything in the process as well to avoid any injury to yourself. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/when-to-reset#post-395 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:57:18 +0000 Knowhow 395@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>When is the right time to reset the BIOS instead of just changing it out? I'm having problems getting my computer to start. Someone told me it's probably a BIOS problem. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/update#post-391 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:36:07 +0000 Hannah 391@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>How do you update your BIOS on your computer? Is there an easy way to get it done and taken care of? Is it something simple that I can do on my own? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/reverting-to-an-older-bios#post-378 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:23:22 +0000 Jerry 378@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Just in case a BIOS upgrade does not work as expected, is there any way to go back to a previous BIOS version and overwrite the new one? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/how-to-determine-bios-version-and-updates#post-377 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:11:55 +0000 Jerry 377@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>How can I determine what my BIOS version is and if it needs updating? Is there any harm in sticking to my old version after an update becomes available? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/how-do-i-access-it#post-368 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:46:03 +0000 gaelle002 368@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I'm actually new to this BIOS thing in my laptop. How do I gain access to my laptop's BIOS? I would like to update it. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/bios-not-functioning-properly#post-334 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:52:37 +0000 Val 334@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>There is one computer at the office that has a problem with BIOS. When we start the computer, we are given the chance to press F1 and F2. With F1, we go to BIOS setup but locks itself after about 5 seconds. If we hit the F2 key, the screen will remain black but the cursor is still visible on the top left corner.</p> <p>How do we fix this problem? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/bypassing-bios-password#post-311 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:49:46 +0000 Adam 311@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>If you have a desktop computer you can pop out the BIOS battery and leave it out for over 30 minutes and then put the battery back in. This should erase the BIOS password.</p> <p>If you have a laptop then you can find a free CMOS password recovery tool like CmosPwd. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/clear-cmos#post-260 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:22:29 +0000 indel 260@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I had Vista stuck on the loading screen for too long and I was told to clear the CMOS. How do I do this and how often is it needed, is it only for this specific problem? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/what-are-bios#post-224 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:44:33 +0000 Allison 224@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I have heard this term used but have never been sure exactly what it is. How do I know if I have a problem with mine? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/flashing-the-bios#post-142 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:04:44 +0000 Adam 142@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Depending on the BIOS and motherboard manufacturer, updating the BIOS is very simple. Usually all you have to do is download a simple file from the manufacturer website and then follow the simple steps for updating the BIOS. After the program has finished just restart the computer and you're done. Make sure you get the right BIOS image or you'll be in trouble. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/changing-bios#post-134 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:13:52 +0000 Allan 134@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Is it possible to change the BIOS? I know its not as the other parts wherein you could plug and play. Which do you think is better, changing the BIOS or changing the motherboard altogether? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/flashing-the-bios#post-73 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:33:25 +0000 kellysue 73@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I am thinking of flashing (updating) my BIOS. From what I understood, if I update it before it completes, there's a possibility that it can get damaged so I think it is somewhat risky. What do I need to do before updating my BIOS? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/bypassing-bios-password#post-64 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:42:35 +0000 Sammy 64@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I want to change the order of booting in BIOS but I already forgot the password. Is there a way or a program to bypass the BIOS password? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/having-2-bios#post-57 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:12 +0000 Allan 57@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>When I start my computer, it says that it has a dual bios. What does that mean? Does it mean that I could 2 setups? Or it's just like having dual processors? </p>