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    BIOS keeps resetting on 14Z

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FTJoe, Oct 1, 2013.

  1. FTJoe

    FTJoe Notebook Enthusiast

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    So after fooling around for a a while I finally realize the BIOS of trhe 14Z keeps resetting to defaults. So legacy boot option (fails), date/time reset, etc.

    Could this be a CMOS battery issue or something more serious? Happens definitely when power cord out after shutting down.
     
    FTJoe, Oct 1, 2013
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Does your primary battery still work? In theory the BIOS shouldn't reset if at least one of the batteries are installed and working... but otherwise this does sound like a CMOS battery issue.
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 2, 2013
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