#Wiping alienware os update#

#Wiping alienware os update#

If the update process is interrupted, it can cause permanent damage to your computer. Make sure your computer has a consistent power source when you updating your BIOS. In some cases, you may be able to fix problems with a corrupt BIOS by updating the BIOS. Replace the jumper back to it original position. Press and hold the Power button on the computer for about 15 seconds. Remove the jumper and replace it one set of pins over. The jumper will be placed on two out of three pins. Locate a jumper cable that says 'CMOS' or something similar next to it. Unplug your computer and open your computer's case to access the motherboard. This is typically done on older motherboards. If this doesn't fix the issue, try replacing the battery with a new one. If your computer is a laptop, remove the laptop battery as well. Carefully remove the battery and let it sit for 20 minutes. Generally, it is a type CR2032 battery that is about the size of a quarter. It's the large board that has all the cables, chips, and computer cards attached to it. Remove the CMOS battery from the motherboard.Locate the option to 'Load Setup Defaults', 'Restore Factory Settings', or something similar. If you are able to boot into the BIOS, go ahead and do so. Boot into the BIOS and reset it to the factory settings.In some cases, you may be able to fix problems with a corrupted BIOS by resetting the BIOS. This should force your computer to boot into the backup BIOS. Remove the paperclip or wire when you hear it beep. Place a paperclip or short piece of wire on Pins 1 and 6 and hold it steady (be sure to touch something metal before touching the inside of a motherboard.) Have another person power the computer on. Pin 5 is directly across from Pin 4 and Pin 6 is right next to Pin 5. Pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 are all on the same side. There should be an triangle icon or a red dot next to pin 1 (it's usually the one on the bottom right). Use a wire or a paperclip to short Pins 1 and 6 on the chip. Look for a chip labeled 'm-BIOS' or 'Main BIOS' or something similar. If you are unable to get your Gigabyte motherboard to boot into the backup BIOS using either of the two methods above, you'll need to open your computer and access the motherboard directly. Method 3: Use this method as a last resort.When you power your computer on a third time, it should boot from the backup BIOS. Press and hold the Power button and the Reset button for about 10 seconds and release. When you power it back on, it should boot from the backup BIOS. Continue to hold the power button until the computer powers off again. Then press and hold the power button until your computer powers back on. If it does not boot into the backup BIOS automatically, you can use one of the following steps to force it to boot from the backup BIOS: X Research source If the main BIOS is corrupted, you can boot from the backup BIOS, which will automatically reprogram the main BIOS if there is anything wrong with it. Some Gigabyte motherboards come with a backup BIOS installed on the motherboard. Boot from the backup BIOS (Gigabyte motherboards only).