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Why does my BIOS keep resetting?
There is a tiny battery on your motherboard, that supplies the BIOS with power when the system is off. When that battery is no longer good, the BIOS doesn’t get the power needed and the set information gets lost.
Why BIOS date and time keeps resetting?
If the date reset to the BIOS manufacturer date, epoch, or a default date (1970, 1980, or 1990), the CMOS battery is failing or is already bad. Before replacing the battery, set the date and time to the correct values in CMOS setup and save and exit the setup.
What happens if the BIOS are reset?
When you reset the BIOS to factory settings, it doesn’t erase any data or change the configuration of the Windows operating system. It only resets specifications such as boot order, BIOS password, hardware configuration and so on. So you don’t have to worry about losing your data or Windows while resetting the BIOS.
What is the life of CMOS battery?
The CMOS battery gets charged whenever your laptop is plugged in. It’s only when your laptop is unplugged that the battery loses charge. Most batteries will last 2 to 10 years from the date they’re manufactured.
Where is motherboard battery?
The CMOS battery is inside the computer and attached to the system board (motherboard). CMOS battery life varies based on the usage and environment of the computer (usually around 2-3 years).
Why does my PC clock keeps resetting?
In cases where your date or time keeps changing from what you’ve previously set it to, it is likely that your computer is syncing with a time server. For example, if you like having the clock on your business computer set a bit ahead, the time changing without your knowledge could make you late for a meeting.
How do I know if my BIOS battery is bad?
The simplest way to check the CMOS battery’s health is to use your computer itself as the test device. The battery’s whole job is to back up the BIOS settings when the computer loses power, so if you deliberately cut power to your computer, you’ll know if it’s doing that job.