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Bios won't load after changing boot settings
I changed the boot settings on my XPS 8500 to boot off a USB recovery drive because my Windows boot loader wasn't working and now it won't even boot to the bios. After pressing the power button, the system turns on but the monitor displays nothing. Is there anything I can do to reset my computer or am I perpetually screwed?
DELL-Rajath N
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July 6th, 2013 02:00
Hi Jim_Rustleton,
I suggest you to clear the CMOS settings and check if the system starts normally. Please remove any USB devices connected and follow the steps provided below to clear the CMOS:
1.Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
2.Remove the computer cover
3.Reset the current CMOS settings:
a.Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the system board.
b.Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.
c.Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.
d.Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.
4.Replace the computer cover.
5.Reconnect the computer to the electrical outlet and check if it starts normally.
Please let me know about your findings.
Jim_Rustleton
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July 7th, 2013 12:00
The bios is now back. Thanks a lot for your help.