The Aspire One A150 is a small form factor "Netbook" that features an Intel Atom N270 processor, Intel 945GSE Express chipset, up to 1 GB of DDR2 RAM, an integrated memory card reader and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled. The CMOS stores critical hardware profiles found within the computer's BIOS. The BIOS also contains technical data related to certain components installed on the computer. Resetting the CMOS will restore the BIOS to the factory default configuration.
Instructions
1. Power off your A150 if it is on.
2. Restart the computer and repeatedly press "F2" to enter the BIOS menu. Be sure to hit "F2" during the first few seconds after turning the computer on. If the Windows XP splash screen appears, restart the computer and attempt to enter the BIOS again.
3. Press the "F9" keyboard button to load the default configuration. Highlight "Yes" and press enter to confirm.
4. Press the "F10" key to save the BIOS settings and exit. After exiting the BIOS, the computer will boot normally.
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