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Windows doesn't have CMOS settings. The CMOS (aka BIOS) is built into the computer itself, and it isn't until after the computer loads the BIOS that it boots the operating system (e.g., Windows).
But to get into the CMOS, you fire up your computer or reboot it, but before it starts loading up Windows you need to press the magic key that opens the BIOS. Which key is that? Sadly it depends on the manufacturer and sometimes the model. For HPs it seems to be usually F10; for Dells I think it's F2. For machines with ASUS motherboards, it's often Del. For others it might be Ins. Fortunately most computers will tell you: during the period when they're listening to see if you want to get into the BIOS, they'll say something like "Press F2 to open Setup". That tells you which key you need to press.
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Does removing the CMOS backup battery remove the login password for Windows XP?
No. Only the BIOS settings and password are stored in the battery-backed CMOS memory. Windows passwords are stored in the Windows registry, in a file on your hard disk.
Why do you have to have CMOS settings?
The CMOS remembers the time and date settings of the computer, and also remembers the Hardware settings.
What program allows the alteration of CMOS settings?
CMOS settings are altered by the BIOS program while in setup mode.
What are two example of settings that can be change in the cmos settings?
boot order
What are the two examples of settings that can be changed in the cmos settings?
boot order
Motherboard settings are stored in a small amount of RAM located on the firmware chip and are called?
CMOS or BIOS configuration settings
Where is a startup password or power on password stored?
These settings are stored in the computer's BIOS. Sometimes it is also referred to as CMOS.
If the CMOS battery dies you can lose the settings in..?
If the CMOS battery dies you lose the settings that are held in the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). These include settings such as date/time, boot order,etc.
What component is necessary to save system settings whe you power off the computer?
CMOS battery
What are two examples of settings that can be changed in the CMOS settings?
Current date and time
How do you change the data in the cmos?
Data stored in CMOS can be altered using a CMOS editor program. CMOS commonly stores the computer's BIOS and its content can be changed using the inbuilt BIOS settings utility.
What is a CMOS chip?
Its is the button battery that stores the BIOS settings for your computer.
