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getting back into computer after CMOS ba
Name: chris Date: March 6, 2002 at 13:20:45 Pacific
Comment:
I just replaced the CMOS battery in a Canon Innovabook 490 CDT portable computer, after about a 1 month delay. When I try to start the computer, I get nothing on the screen, and the computer beeps 5 times, and does nothing else. Any suggestions on reviving the computer?
Name: Eddie Date: March 6, 2002 at 13:35:17 Pacific
Reply:
You can try seing if your motherboard has a jumper that resets bios. if it does, just place the jump on the other pair of prongs for like 10 seconds, then put it back where you had it. I don't know much about portable computers, but thats worth a shot.
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Response Number 2
Name: BRIAN Date: March 6, 2002 at 14:13:43 Pacific
Reply:
Make sure it is the right battery. Hopefully, it is not defective.
Remove it.
Let the computer sit for a few minutes.
Put it back in.
This will usually restore the BIOS to default settings on most computers.
Post back if this doesn’t work.
If you do post back, please include the BIOS manufacturer if you know it.
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Response Number 3
Name: Keith Date: March 6, 2002 at 18:24:37 Pacific
Reply:
Portable bios's are horrible, they're a pain in the a$$. Most likely you dont have a jumper and I am going through this problem now. Good luck.
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