How do I reset my Alienware BIOS?

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How do I reset my Alienware BIOS?

NOTE: This process resets the BIOS to factory default settings, it does not clear the CMOS or NVRAM.

  1. Turn on the computer.
  2. Tap the F2 key several times until Entering Setup appears.
  3. Reset the BIOS to factory defaults.
  4. Press the Esc key and select Save and exit or Exit.

How do I reset BIOS with jumper settings?

Steps to clear CMOS using the jumper method In general, the CMOS jumper is three pins located near the battery. In general, CMOS jumper has positions 1–2 and 2–3. Move the jumper from the default position 1–2 to position 2–3 to clear CMOS. Wait 1–5 minutes then move it back to the default position.

How do I fix Alienware BIOS?

Recovering the BIOS from the HDD:

  1. Remove the power cord from the affected PC.
  2. Once a SATA or M.
  3. Reconnect the power cord and power on the system.
  4. Select the Recover BIOS then ‘continue’, ‘confirm’ on the screen to perform a BIOS recovery. (
  5. The system will show a process bar of the BIOS Flashing Process.

How do I fix a corrupted BIOS?

You can do this one of three ways:

  1. Boot into the BIOS and reset it to the factory settings. If you are able to boot into the BIOS, go ahead and do so.
  2. Remove the CMOS battery from the motherboard. Unplug your computer and open your computer’s case to access the motherboard.
  3. Reset the jumper.

How do I unlock BIOS settings?

Reset BIOS Password

  1. Enter the BIOS password (case sensitive)
  2. Select the ‘Security’ menu and the option that resembles ‘Administrator Password’
  3. If asked, enter the current BIOS password.
  4. Enter and confirm your new password, or leave this blank.
  5. Select the ‘Exit’ menu.
  6. Select ‘Save Changes and Exit’, then confirm if prompted.

How to do a BIOS reset and clear the BIOS?

How to reset the BIOS from the BIOS interface. 1 Click the Load defaults button. 2 Or, press the F9 key to load default settings. 3 Or, press the Alt + F key to load default settings.

How do I reset the BIOS on my Dell Computer?

Turn on the computer. Tap the F2 key several times until Entering Setup appears. Reset the BIOS to factory defaults. The method to reset the BIOS varies between different computers: Click the Load defaults button. Or, press the F9 key to load default settings. Or, press the Alt + F key to load default settings.

How to perform a BIOS or CMOS reset and clear the NVRAM?

The method to reset the BIOS varies between different computers: Click the Load defaults button. Or, press the F9 key to load default settings. Or, press the Alt + F key to load default settings. Press the Esc key and select Save and exit or Exit.