woolyhead   15 #1 Posted October 29, 2019 I got a notice saying my BIOS had developed a fault and needs attention. It happened as the mains plug fell out of the wall during bootup. I don't know much about computers but as the PC is now working just as it always used to, what might have happened to correct the BIOS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Wallace*   333 #2 Posted October 29, 2019 It probably sorted its self out when the power went back on and you restarted it,if all is running fine I wouldn’t worry about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woolyhead   15 #3 Posted October 29, 2019 Yes, I suppose so. I didn't know it was capable of doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zach   235 #4 Posted October 30, 2019 You can get the error message if things change or if the motherboard loses power, it usually just resets to the default settings. Unless you've been in there and set some things other than the default, it won't cause problems.  It could be the CMOS battery that's on it's last legs, if it happens again, give us a shout . In most cases it's a cheap and easy fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woolyhead   15 #5 Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Thank you Zach. No I haven't been in there but out of interest, can you tell me how changes would be made to BIOS as it's used at a very basic but essential level to run the PC, so far as I understand, so if it were changed isn't that a bit like altering someone's lower brain (used for heart beat) and still expecting them to perform? Edited October 30, 2019 by woolyhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zach   235 #6 Posted October 30, 2019 34 minutes ago, woolyhead said: Thank you Zach. No I haven't been in there but out of interest, can you tell me how changes would be made to BIOS as it's used at a very basic but essential level to run the PC, so far as I understand, so if it were changed isn't that a bit like altering someone's lower brain (used for heart beat) and still expecting them to perform? It all depends on the make/model how you get into the BIOS... F2, ESC ect etc.  On more modern motherboards you now have UEFI which can be a tad more complicated. The same functions are still there but quite a few more such as secure boot etc. Most have a profile setting, I always tell people to save a working profile before you change things, or just reset to defaults if things go wrong.  If you list your PC/Laptop make & model, we should be able to find out the key press to access it.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   214 #7 Posted October 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, zach said: If you list your PC/Laptop make & model, we should be able to find out the key press to access it.  Isn't the usual procedure to mash the F2, F10, F12 and DEL keys all at once? 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zach   235 #8 Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, alchresearch said: Isn't the usual procedure to mash the F2, F10, F12 and DEL keys all at once? 🙂 😂  Yes! That works too!  BUT...there's always a miserable sod that wants a function key followed by the above that spoils the fun. Edited October 30, 2019 by zach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woolyhead   15 #9 Posted October 30, 2019 My PC is tailor made. No model number. Unknown maker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zach   235 #10 Posted October 31, 2019 10 hours ago, woolyhead said: My PC is tailor made. No model number. Unknown maker. You just need the motherboard make/model. Chances are it would be either ESC or F2 to access it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
swarfendor437   14 #11 Posted October 31, 2019 How to find make and model of your motherboard - just download HWINFO from here:  https://www.hwinfo.com/download/  Sample of what my information looks like:  https://app.box.com/s/xzklrscyuflzccboofk1z7s4snfno5nm   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woolyhead   15 #12 Posted November 2, 2019 Much obliged. I will look into it soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...