Unable to reach the BIOS following the overclocking process.
Unable to reach the BIOS following the overclocking process.
I recently assembled a new gaming PC that functioned properly until I began experimenting with overclocking. Occasionally, when attempting to boot into Windows 10, the system would freeze during startup. After a hard reset by holding the power button, it finally launched successfully. However, it displayed an error stating it failed to start. I checked the BIOS and disabled the ASUS AI Overclock Tuner, which resolved the issue this time. The next attempt also encountered the same problem. I repeated the process twice more until, upon turning on the PC, it booted into Windows 10 without the ability to access the BIOS via the delete option. After restarting, I navigated to Windows 10 Advanced Startup Settings and selected BIOS mode. When I accessed it, a black screen appeared. Assistance is needed here—should I replace the motherboard, remove the CMOS battery, or is there another step? I have the part list available at the provided link.
Reset the system by clearing the BIOS settings. You can restore UEFI preferences through these steps: 1. Navigate to the Exit section in the UEFI and choose Load Optimized Defaults. 2. Locate and press the CMOS reset button on your motherboard (if available). 3. Disconnect the power source from the computer, remove the coin cell battery from the motherboard for a short time, then reattach it.
Are you referring to the clear CMOS button and whether the jumper serves the same purpose?
The motherboard should include a jumper plug. Typically, you turn off the computer, insert the plug in the right spot, let it run for a short time, then shut it down again and remove the plug. You might also use a screwdriver, though that’s not standard. There seems to be some disagreement about whether power should be off beforehand—my approach appears correct, but I’m not sure.
Removing the CMOS battery briefly can refresh the BIOS settings.