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Using Computer Setup (f10) Utility to reset CMOS
1.
Access the Computer Setup (f10) Utility menu.
2.
When the Computer Setup Utility message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press f10,
and then press
If you do not press
3.
From the Computer Setup (f10) Utility menu, select File > Default Setup.
This restores the settings that include boot sequence order and other factory settings. However, it does
not force hardware rediscovery.
4.
Choose Restore Factory Settings as Default, and then press
5.
Select File > Apply Defaults and Exit, and then press
6.
Reset the computer passwords and configuration information, such as the system date and time.
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Chapter 6 Configuring password security and resetting CMOS
enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
f10
while the message is displayed, you must restart the computer and try again.
This step does not clear the passwords.
f10
to accept.
f10
to accept.
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