http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ Repair Questions » Forum: BIOS - Recent Topics en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:19:00 +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-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/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-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/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/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>