An ASUS motherboard can sometimes malfunction due to malicious or accidental user action, a build-up of static electricity, or errant electrical discharges. These can prevent the computer from accessing the Basic Input/Output Systems (BIOS) and starting up successfully. Here's reset a motherboard from ASUS Computer International, and clear the BIOS to restore the computer's functionality.
Instructions
1. Click the "Start" menu on the left-hand side of the screen, and shut down the PC. Unplug the power supply at the back of the computer tower to prevent an accidental discharge electricity.
2. Open the computer casing. You may need a screwdriver, depending on the computer model. Find the motherboard. It will be mounted to the side of the computer casing with screws.
3. Locate the motherboard's two jumpers. Important: Note which jumper touches which pin slot.
4. Move the jumpers. For example, if the first jumper lies over the first and second pin slots on the motherboard, move it so it lies across the second and third pin slots. Wait 20 to 30 seconds to the electrical current sufficient time to dissipate.
5. Place the jumpers back to their previous positions as noted in Step 3. Close the casing, and plug the computer back into its power source.
6. Hold down the DEL and F10 keys on on the keyboard while the computer is powering up. This launches the Windows BIO/CMOS setup screen.
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to restore the motherboard's BIOS/CMOS settings and restart the computer.
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