On the motherboard of desktop computers, there is a jumper that is used to reset the system BIOS settings. This jumper has only two different positions, and changing the position will erase everything from the BIOS, including a BIOS password that has been forgotten. Once reset, you will have to change any settings in your BIOS to what they were previously. The longest part of resetting the jumper is getting to it. Once you have the case apart and you gained access, you will be able to reset the jumper in just a few seconds.
Instructions
1. Shut down and unplug everything from the computer.
2. Ground yourself using the grounding strap and unscrew the computer case. Take the case apart, giving you access to the motherboard.
3. Locate the jumper nearest to the BIOS battery, which will look like a large round watch battery.
4. Pull the jumper from the posts that it is on and place it on the middle post and post on the opposite end. Count to 30.
5. Replace the jumper to its original position on the posts. Close the computer case and replace the screws. Plug all cables and components back into the computer and power it on.
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