Wants to reload Bios/Setup at every reboot?

[Viegaard]

So my computer started going into BIOS at every reboot a few days ago. Says something about "Press ENTER to reload Bios Settings or F1 to setup Bios", I then cant press ENTER so I press F1, setup the few tweaks I usually have and then next reboot it does the same thing, any idea?

 

[rgd1101]

replace bios battery?

 

[RARRAF]

The bios battery in the middlie of the motherboard needs replacing about 4-5 quid

 

[Viegaard]

Is it something that can be done by a newbie? Like "pull out, stick new one in?" Or is this complicated?

 

[dorsai]

As others have already said...the BIOS battery is likely dead. It looks like a coin and is usually a CR2032 type battery and are usually located around the GPU slots. It's not hard to change...just depress the clip on one side and it usually pops out.

 

[Viegaard]

As others have already said...the BIOS battery is likely dead. It looks like a coin and is usually a CR2032 type battery and are usually located around the GPU slots.

So this battery? Can I just take one from a local hardware store (not computer sture) as long as it has the same Volt?

 

[RARRAF]

anyone can do it I am sure you can https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkNXDRUfWoU
its only a watch battery can get one most places

 

[dorsai]

As others have already said...the BIOS battery is likely dead. It looks like a coin and is usually a CR2032 type battery and are usually located around the GPU slots.

So this battery? Can I just take one from a local hardware store (not computer sture) as long as it has the same Volt?

Yes. I buy mine at the local drug store when needed.