how do i reset default start up setings

[ace1]

i went into the setup in the first start up of my computer..
i changed a couple things to maybe help computer run better ...but now i can not do anything with it ...
my keyboard no longer works ..mouse..or even monitor...
what i changed was something called fequeincy(spelling)...said to type in freq. from range of 100 to 250... so i changed the 100 to 200.. :-?
so how can i get my puter to work again.... help! :-/
is there a way to restart my computer and have it go into default settings like it was ...my monitor has no signal ..mouse does not work...keyboard does not seem to be working...no lights come on with caps lock or number lock....help!!!

[Calum]

I bet you overclocked your computer by accident.
Remove the CMOS battery and leave it out for half an hour or so.
This should clear  the BIOS of your changes.
Then put it back in, and start t up again.
Does it work now?
And while you're doing that, write out 100 times on a piece of paper "I must not fool around with things unless I understand them or the consequences could be worse next time"
I do hope that this fixes your problem, but it may be too late.
Have a bit of care next time.

[ace1]

giving it a try now....i should have thought of that do to knowing about getting past passwords people forget on there computers...
I have worked alot with them but never did this before i should have not messed with ..or like i normaly do ..read up on it more. 8-)

My wife says you better start writing to me cuz she told me ..i told you not to mess with it if you were not sure what it is going to do...

of course this was a after i did it thinking i knew what it was going to do ...

well hope it does work..25 mins to wait.. 8-)

[GX1_Man]

There are usually other issues relating to a computer running slowly. Those should always be addressed before even thinking about playing in the BIOS settings ESPECIALLY if youdon't know what you are doing.

As Calum said, you can permanently damage components this way. We'll await your return.

[Calum]

Yeah, next time just be more careful and check on what it does before you do it.
Hopefully you didn't fry anything, but you'll have to wait and see.
We'll leave a light on for you.

[ace1]

yes removing the battery to reset the saved settings in the start up option did work well...

Thanks again for the reminder about the simple but under thought about battery removal...

Thanks again.. 8-) ace1

[Calum]

Happy to help.
Does it start up OK now?
You didn't fry anything?
I love the smell of burning silicon in the morning . . .

[ace1]

no burns..other then dust  :-/  gives me another reason to clean out

well back to running on pc instead of laptop..

thx

[Calum]

Good, glad it's working.
Just take care next time, OK?
Use overclocking as a last resort if you need more speed, not as a first.
Clean out that PC well, dust can cause a lot of problems.
Don't use a vacuum cleaner though, many people do and it's not a good idea.
Anyway, you're welcome.
Stop by any time.

[ace1]

book marked for sure...

I use cotton swabs to clean..I am very picky in dust ...and i always take my time...

will check in maybe now and again..


let the knowledge keep spreading
ace1

[Calum]

Cool.
See you around then, maybe.
Calum.