What can you do in a pinch to clear the CMOS settings if you are unable to find

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What can you do in a pinch to clear the CMOS settings if you are unable to find the clear CMOS jumper? After running Windows XP for a few years. Chris has decided to perform a clean install of Windows Vista. After backing up his important files, he places the Windows Vista DVD in the DVD/CD-ROM drive and reboots his machine-but it just boots into Windows XP like normal. What setting will he most likely need to configure in the BIOS to correct this situation? Arnold has just installed a new sound card. He boots his system to install the drivers, but his system does not recognize the new card. What BIOS settings might he change using CMOS setup? Alex has just finished making changes to the BIOS-level virus checking and would now like to save these changes. Name two ways to save BIOS settings after making changes in the CMOS setup program. Ryan is working on an older Pentium II system. What key or keys should he press to enter the CMOS setup program?

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Ans 2. Chris needs to update Boot device prioirity for DVD/CD drive over Harddrive

Steps:

1. Start the computer and press ESC, F1, F2, F8 or F10 to enter setup

2. Choose to enter BIOS setup when BIOS setup utility page appears.

3. Go to the BOOT tab

4. Update Boot priority using arrow keys

5. Save and Exit

Ans 5. DELETE key

However, this totally depends on the how the motherboard is configured, some branded configurations tend to use F2 or F10 as well to enter the setup program.

Most computers show the correct key to be pressed during the initial startup screen.

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