{"id":19856,"date":"2022-09-22T12:20:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T10:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=19856"},"modified":"2022-11-02T11:59:55","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T10:59:55","slug":"how-to-reset-msi-bios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reset An MSI BIOS? [All Possible Ways]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843f846d301\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843f846d301\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843f846d301\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#How_To_Reset_Your_BIOS\" title=\"How To Reset Your BIOS?\">How To Reset Your BIOS?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#Using_the_Clear_CMOS_Button\" title=\"Using the Clear CMOS Button\">Using the Clear CMOS Button<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#From_the_BIOS_Itself\" title=\"From the BIOS Itself\">From the BIOS Itself<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#Reseating_the_CMOS_battery\" title=\"Reseating the CMOS battery\">Reseating the CMOS battery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#Clearing_the_CMOS_using_a_Jumper\" title=\"Clearing the CMOS using a Jumper\">Clearing the CMOS using a Jumper<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#How_To_Short_a_3_Pin_Jumper\" title=\"How To Short a 3 Pin Jumper\">How To Short a 3 Pin Jumper<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#How_To_Short_a_2_Pin_Jumper\" title=\"How To Short a 2 Pin Jumper?\">How To Short a 2 Pin Jumper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#How_To_Short_an_RTCRST_Jumper\" title=\"How To Short an RTCRST Jumper\">How To Short an RTCRST Jumper<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#How_To_Short_the_Jumpers_On_MSI_nForce2_Motherboard\" title=\"How To Short the Jumper(s) On MSI nForce2 Motherboard\">How To Short the Jumper(s) On MSI nForce2 Motherboard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#What_Is_the_BIOS_and_Why_Is_It_So_Important\" title=\"What Is the BIOS and Why Is It So Important?\">What Is the BIOS and Why Is It So Important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#When_Should_You_Reset_Your_BIOS\" title=\"When Should You Reset Your BIOS?\">When Should You Reset Your BIOS?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#Before_You_Reset_Your_Motherboards_BIOS\" title=\"Before You Reset Your Motherboard\u2019s BIOS\">Before You Reset Your Motherboard\u2019s BIOS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#BIOS_Flashback_vs_BIOS_Reset_Whats_the_Difference\" title=\"BIOS Flashback vs. BIOS Reset: What's the Difference?\">BIOS Flashback vs. BIOS Reset: What's the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#Can_I_Downgrade_the_BIOS_Firmware\" title=\"Can I Downgrade the BIOS Firmware?\">Can I Downgrade the BIOS Firmware?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-reset-msi-bios\/#Over_To_You\" title=\"Over To You\">Over To You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Your PC's BIOS contains a myriad of different settings, all of which are designed to help you make the most out of your system and fine-tune its performance to your liking.<\/p>\n<p>If something happens to go awry, however, you should definitely know how to restore said settings to their default values.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover down below: <strong>ways in which you can reset the BIOS, along with a few very specific details you ought to keep in mind before embarking on this process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll focus on <strong>MSI motherboards in particular<\/strong>, but these tips and methods are universal in nature and are, therefore, still relevant even if you own a motherboard from a different manufacturer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Reset_Your_BIOS\"><\/span>How To Reset Your BIOS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Clear_CMOS_Button\"><\/span>Using the Clear CMOS Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most high-end motherboards have a dedicated button that makes resetting your BIOS a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>This button is either located along the bottom edge of the motherboard, close to the CMOS battery, or around the rear I\/O ports (adjacent to the USB connections), as shown in the image below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19862\" style=\"width: 1573px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19862\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19862\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE.jpg\" alt=\"Clear CMOS button MSI MEG Z690 ACE\" width=\"1573\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE.jpg 1573w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-1536x746.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1573px) 100vw, 1573px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19862\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19862 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201573%20764%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Clear CMOS button MSI MEG Z690 ACE\" width=\"1573\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201573%20764%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1573w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1573px) 100vw, 1573px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE.jpg 1573w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE-1536x746.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Clear-CMOS-button-MSI-MEG-Z690-ACE.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clear CMOS Button on a Motherboard's rear I\/O Ports, Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Motherboard\/MEG-Z690-ACE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Simply press the button to reset your BIOS settings to their factory values.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Many MSI motherboards have <em>two <\/em>buttons on the rear I\/O: the BIOS flashback button <em>and <\/em>the Clear CMOS button. Make sure you do not accidentally press the BIOS flashback button.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_the_BIOS_Itself\"><\/span>From the BIOS Itself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your system successfully POSTs, you can simply enter the BIOS and revert all settings to their default values. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter your BIOS by pressing either DEL or F2, depending on its manufacturer. If you don\u2019t have a lot of experience, make sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-enter-bios\/\">following article<\/a> that explains how to enter the BIOS.<\/li>\n<li>The BIOS options should appear in either UEFI or Legacy modes. Rest easy because the process is the same for both.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Save &amp; Exit<\/strong> tab using the arrow keys or your mouse.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select the option &#8220;<strong>Restore (Factory) Defaults<\/strong>&#8221; and hit <strong>Yes <\/strong>when the dialog box pops up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your motherboard does not possess the Clear CMOS button \u2013 or you cannot enter the BIOS for whatever reason \u2013 you'll have to open your system and perform a very simple (albeit somewhat intimidating) procedure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before you go any further, make sure your system is unplugged, and the PSU is switched to &#8220;off&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reseating_the_CMOS_battery\"><\/span>Reseating the CMOS battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to reset your BIOS (despite it requiring a bit of \u201cmanual labor\u201d) is to simply reseat the CMOS battery. It is most often located near the bottom edge of your motherboard \u2013 usually below the PCIe slots.<\/p>\n<p>Press on the lock (red arrow in image below) to release the CMOS battery, wait around 30 seconds and then insert it again until you hear a faint click which indicates the battery has locked back in place.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19863\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery.jpg\" alt=\"Remove CMOS Battery\" width=\"1084\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19863 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201084%20748%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Remove CMOS Battery\" width=\"1084\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201084%20748%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery-768x530.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Remove-CMOS-Battery.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Because the BIOS needs power at all times to retain custom BIOS settings, after removing the Battery, it will no longer be able to do so. The BIOS will therefore be reset to default values after the battery is back in place and you turn your Computer on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearing_the_CMOS_using_a_Jumper\"><\/span>Clearing the CMOS using a Jumper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Short_a_3_Pin_Jumper\"><\/span>How To Short a 3 Pin Jumper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The CMOS jumper on your motherboard is usually located towards the bottom, adjacent to the CMOS battery.<\/p>\n<p>It should look like a three-pin header with a label that reads JBAT1, JP1, CLEAR_CMOS, or CLR_CMOS.<\/p>\n<p>By default, the jumper should be on pins 1-2. To perform this simple procedure, simply move the jumper to pins 2-3, wait a few seconds, and then move it <em>back <\/em>to its default state.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Short_a_2_Pin_Jumper\"><\/span>How To Short a 2 Pin Jumper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A motherboard with a two-pin jumper does not feature jumper caps; all you need is a screwdriver that is electrically conductive.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19864\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper.jpg\" alt=\"Reset CMOS JBAT1 Jumper\" width=\"1084\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19864 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201084%20748%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Reset CMOS JBAT1 Jumper\" width=\"1084\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201084%20748%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper-768x530.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Reset-CMOS-JBAT1-Jumper.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Simply use a metal screwdriver's head to touch both pins for a second or two. Doing so will short the jumper pins and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/clear-cmos-motherboard\/\">clear your CMOS<\/a>, thus returning your BIOS to its default values.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Short_an_RTCRST_Jumper\"><\/span>How To Short an RTCRST Jumper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you're rocking an older motherboard, it may possess a Real Time Clock Reset (RTCRST) jumper. This jumper can also be used to reset the BIOS.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, locate the password connector (PSWD) and RTCRST pins on your motherboard. Often, these will be located below all the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/small-pcie-x1-slots\/\">PCIe slots<\/a> or around the PSU power connectors.<\/p>\n<p>Next, remove the PSWD jumper and put it on the RTCRST pins for 5-10 seconds. Then, put the PSWD jumper back in its original place and press the power button. This will reset your BIOS to its original state.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Short_the_Jumpers_On_MSI_nForce2_Motherboard\"><\/span>How To Short the Jumper(s) On MSI nForce2 Motherboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Older MSI motherboards with an nForce2 chipset (released in the early 2000s) have a Front Side Bus (FSB) jumper <em>in addition<\/em> to the regular one; if you happen to have overclocked your FSB frequencies, shorting the regular jumper will not reset your BIOS.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19865\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers.jpg\" alt=\"BIOS Reset on MSI nForce2 Motherboards - Short Jumpers\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19865 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"BIOS Reset on MSI nForce2 Motherboards - Short Jumpers\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/BIOS-Reset-on-MSI-nForce2-Motherboards-Short-Jumpers.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you will need to short both the \u201csafe mode\u201d jumper <em>and <\/em>the standard CMOS jumper to fully reset the BIOS.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, you can use a screwdriver (for a two-pin jumper) or switch the caps (for a three-pin jumper) to restore the BIOS settings and FSB frequencies to their default values.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_BIOS_and_Why_Is_It_So_Important\"><\/span>What Is the BIOS and Why Is It So Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Basic Input\/Output System (or BIOS, for short) is the first piece of software that loads up when you switch on your PC. It's responsible for making all your PC's parts work together smoothly, figuring out <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-check-pc-parts-compatibility\/\">if any of them are incompatible<\/a> or need specific settings.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use it to change certain settings related to your hardware, such as the processor's clock speeds, voltage, the speed of your case fans, and a metric ton of other things as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Reset_Your_BIOS\"><\/span>When Should You Reset Your BIOS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Resetting your BIOS is a great all-in-one solution for whenever your PC fails to POST.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve recently overclocked your CPU and\/or RAM frequencies, and the system crashes or becomes unstable. In that case, it\u2019s always a good idea to revert the BIOS to its factory settings.<\/p>\n<p>Then, once you boot into the OS, you\u2019ll be able to increase the voltage\/frequency by small values while running stress tests to gauge the overall stability of your system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Reset_Your_Motherboards_BIOS\"><\/span>Before You Reset Your Motherboard\u2019s BIOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Resetting the BIOS will also reset its password. Moreover, if your work requires you to use a hypervisor or any kind of virtual machine, you\u2019ll have to re-enable the CPU virtualization setting once you reset the BIOS.<\/p>\n<p>Last but certainly not least, before opening up your PC to tinker with the CMOS battery or a jumper, you should unplug your system from the wall outlet, turn off your power supply, and then press and hold the power button for at least 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19866\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1.jpg\" alt=\"PC Shutdown _ Power off Process\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19866 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"PC Shutdown _ Power off Process\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/PC-Shutdown-_-Power-off-Process-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This will discharge any remaining power from the PSU capacitors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BIOS_Flashback_vs_BIOS_Reset_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>BIOS Flashback vs. BIOS Reset: What's the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike BIOS reset, BIOS Flashback (or the \u201cFlash BIOS Button\u201d, as MSI calls it) is used to install, update or \u201cflash\u201d the BIOS file. This feature is used to flash a more compatible BIOS firmware if your motherboard does not support your CPU.<\/p>\n<p>The benefit of using BIOS Flashback compared to M-Flash is that it <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/\">does not require<\/a> the CPU or even the GPU to be plugged into your motherboard when you flash your chosen BIOS firmware.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19867\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg\" alt=\"What is BIOS Flashback\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19867 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What is BIOS Flashback\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/What-is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Although this method is generally safer as it allows you to reinstall the firmware (hence the name \u201cflashback\u201d), you should still exercise caution as flashing the BIOS incorrectly can end up bricking your motherboard \u2013 that\u2019s the worst-case scenario.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Downgrade_the_BIOS_Firmware\"><\/span>Can I Downgrade the BIOS Firmware?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! Most MSI motherboards will allow you to revert to a previous version of the BIOS firmware if you happen to run into any kind of stability issue.<\/p>\n<p>Simply create a bootable disk by formatting it in FAT32 and place the appropriate BIOS file onto your USB drive.<\/p>\n<p>You can then use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sKMub20CUNI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI\u2019s M-Flash<\/a> \u2013 or perform a regular flashback \u2013 to complete the procedure (i.e. flash an older version of the BIOS).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_To_You\"><\/span>Over To You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although entering the BIOS may <em>seem <\/em>complicated, it\u2019s actually neither difficult <em>nor <\/em>particularly dangerous \u2013 assuming you follow all of the steps written above.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>If you have any questions after going through this article, feel free to post them in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> section down below or, alternatively, on our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forum<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your PC's BIOS contains a myriad of different settings, all of which are designed to help you make the most out of your system and fine-tune its performance to your liking. If something happens to go awry, however, you should definitely know how to restore said settings to their default values. That\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2343,"featured_media":19857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74,303],"tags":[264,119,304],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19856"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2343"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19856"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20848,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19856\/revisions\/20848"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}