
If you can't press the "Delete" key fast enough to get into BIOS or if the computer shows the OS loading screen too fast, then (with the system powered off) you can disconnect all connectors to SATA storage drives and remove all m.2 storage drives. You can press this button for a few seconds to clear and reset the BIOS settings. Some motherboards feature a "Clear CMOS" or "BIOS Reset" button on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard.Clear CMOS Button (Not all motherboards have this feature).Reconnect the power cord, and power on the system.On some motherboards, if you see 3 pins for the "CLRTC" jumper, please refer to the motherboard manual for instructions on which pins to short. Short or connect these two pins for about 5~10 seconds (Make sure to not touch anything else on the motherboard).Locate the "CLRTC" jumper pins on the motherboard (Refer to the motherboard manual).Jumper Method (If you are comfortable using jumpers).Reconnect the power cord and power on the system.Remove the round lithium battery from the motherboard.Power off the system, and disconnect the power cord.Battery Removal Method (This is the easiest method).If you enable XMP/EXPO, and the system no longer boots no matter how long you wait, then you may need to reset the BIOS to boot at default settings in order to try again or for further troubleshooting. XMP on AMD chipset motherboard, or EXPO on Intel chipset motherboard To switch between "Easy Mode" and "Advanced Mode", press "F1" for the help screen to find the shortcut hotkey to switch between the two modes.įor reference, below are XMP/EXPO option locations in BIOS from major motherboard vendors. The location of the XMP/EXPO option in "Advanced Mode" is usually in the same menu location. The location of the XMP/EXPO option in "Easy Mode" may vary between motherboard models. Tip: Some BIOS may have an "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode". If you installed a memory kit with XMP profiles on an AMD chipset motherboard, or if you installed a memory kit with EXPO profiles on an Intel chipset motherboard, then you may see another name, such as DOCP or A-XMP. Please refer to the motherboard manual for the location of the XMP/EXPO option. Second, once you see the BIOS screen, navigate to the menu location where it allows you to select the XMP or EXPO profile.
