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Emergency following CPU overclock!

Emergency following CPU overclock!

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UniPopCorn
Member
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01-01-2026, 05:50 AM
#1
I chose to increase my CPU speed from 200 to 500 (the exact name isn’t remembered) and started my computer, but strange issues appear—my PC boots normally, yet the keyboard, mouse, and monitor fail. How can I go back to the original settings? This is urgent, so please assist. I believe I pushed it too far and don’t know how to undo it even though I can’t see what I’m doing. Everything seems okay on the screen.
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UniPopCorn
01-01-2026, 05:50 AM #1

I chose to increase my CPU speed from 200 to 500 (the exact name isn’t remembered) and started my computer, but strange issues appear—my PC boots normally, yet the keyboard, mouse, and monitor fail. How can I go back to the original settings? This is urgent, so please assist. I believe I pushed it too far and don’t know how to undo it even though I can’t see what I’m doing. Everything seems okay on the screen.

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creeperboy2p
Junior Member
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01-14-2026, 02:55 AM
#2
The manual will provide instructions tailored to your particular motherboard. However, the board may include either a Clear CMOS button or a jumper switch. You can also shut down the system and disconnect the power source. Allow a few minutes, then remove the CMOS battery (a CR2032 lithium coin cell) from the motherboard for 5 to 10 minutes. After that, reinstall the battery and restart normally.
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creeperboy2p
01-14-2026, 02:55 AM #2

The manual will provide instructions tailored to your particular motherboard. However, the board may include either a Clear CMOS button or a jumper switch. You can also shut down the system and disconnect the power source. Allow a few minutes, then remove the CMOS battery (a CR2032 lithium coin cell) from the motherboard for 5 to 10 minutes. After that, reinstall the battery and restart normally.

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hannah663
Member
169
01-14-2026, 04:41 AM
#3
Ensure the CMOS is cleared, and the overclock will be reset.
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hannah663
01-14-2026, 04:41 AM #3

Ensure the CMOS is cleared, and the overclock will be reset.

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Cqristopher
Member
241
01-15-2026, 04:56 AM
#4
The motherboard manual will provide instructions tailored to your particular motherboard.
However, the board may include a Clear CMOS button or a jumper switch. You can also shut down the system and disconnect the power source. Allow a few minutes, then remove the CMOS battery (a CR2032 lithium coin cell) from the motherboard for 5 to 10 minutes. After that, reinstall the battery and restart normally.
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Cqristopher
01-15-2026, 04:56 AM #4

The motherboard manual will provide instructions tailored to your particular motherboard.
However, the board may include a Clear CMOS button or a jumper switch. You can also shut down the system and disconnect the power source. Allow a few minutes, then remove the CMOS battery (a CR2032 lithium coin cell) from the motherboard for 5 to 10 minutes. After that, reinstall the battery and restart normally.