Configuring the BIOS is going to be one of the final steps to setting up a new PC. The BIOS is software built on to the motherboard that manages the installed ...

The silent killers!

Q: I recently finished building my own computer. I built it for home entertainment and gaming. I have it connected to a 20-inch monitor as well as an HDTV. I am using Windows XP. I removed the two ...

A prompt will be displayed to remind you to save your work, click on Restart Now Your PC will restart and a "Choose an Option" screen will be displayed, go into Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI ...

The Windows 11 POST (Power On Self-Test) process happens quickly for improved startup times, leaving little room to hit the designated setup key and access the BIOS menu. For that reason, booting to ...

That's less time spent looking at yourself in the screen.

First up is the American Megatrends BIOS found on the Asus P7P55D Deluxe. We updated the board with version 1207, which came out December of 2009. It features several menu options found along the top ...

A computer's Basic Input Output System and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor together handle a rudimentary and essential process: they set up the computer and boot the operating system. The BIOS ...

I'm setting up a new PC using a Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4. <BR><BR>While I can navigate the CMOS utility, my Saitek USB keyboard is not allowing me to navigate the BIOS. There is no response to keyboard ...

One of the main culprits behind BIOS issues is the CMOS battery. The battery powers the CMOS memory, which stores BIOS settings. If the battery is drained, the CMOS will not remember the settings, and ...