He was attempting to play Valorant on Windows 11 and the video caused his system to freeze. Please assist.
He was attempting to play Valorant on Windows 11 and the video caused his system to freeze. Please assist.
He was using a video guide for valorant on Windows 11. At around 40 seconds, he pressed the spacebar by accident, causing the computer to shut down. After turning it back on, it stopped responding completely. When trying to press Caps Lock, it didn’t work and the monitor connection failed. There seems to be an issue with the video playback or keyboard input.
@Xulme Start with a CMOS reset. Disconnect the machine, switch off the power supply rocker. Turn off the PSU switch and briefly press the case power button to remove any leftover current. Take out the CMOS battery from the motherboard (remove it carefully if needed). Locate the CLRTS pins on the motherboard (usually two) and connect a screwdriver for roughly ten minutes to help. Avoid doing this while the machine is running or plugged in. Let the device idle without power for at least another ten minutes, then remove any tools used to jump the pins. Put the CMOS battery back in place and reinstall any removed parts. You should be able to restart and power up the system. This should resolve any problems. Also, advise your brother not to repeat this unless he fully understands or trusts the person giving the guidance. I see this video is intended for Gigabyte boards; there’s a chance the steps apply only to them.
Most board choices for secure boot are essentially the same, just with different names. It should work across platforms too.
I’d agree with that, though it’s hard to tell. Some say QVL lists don’t matter much and RAM is just the same, but I’m learning otherwise.
i’m not very familiar with computers, just interested in good components. i got a prebuilt unit and my brother did the same, so i’m trying to understand what’s going on. is that device on the left the cmos battery?
This game requires you to engage deeply with the bios to enjoy it.
I powered on the computer after reinstalling the CMOS battery, but it still isn’t receiving a signal.
It's good to hear it's functioning properly again. Adjusting your system BIOS can sometimes be tricky, but it may lead to permanent issues. If you're not sure what each setting does or how it impacts performance, it's best to avoid making changes. Enjoy your gaming! Also, the KTS branded CR2032 coin-cell battery is indeed a CMOS battery.
Available exclusively on Windows 11, since Secure Boot must be enabled. Functions properly on Windows 10 without BIOS issues