I used to get a BIOS screen now I don't?

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Eziomandude

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I was overclocking my CPU and I went 100mhz more then I should. I didn't fry it because I'm still using my CPU now. But I cleared my cmos and now I don't get a bios screen. I also got another monitor. It turns on when the pc is on but it doesnt say the bios screen.

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Download GPU-Z and run it. On the main page there is a box marked "UEFI". If this box is marked then it is UEFI compatible if not then you may have issues entering the BIOS. https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
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you need to change your quick boot settings in the bios. Quick boot basically only allows the system to check necessary items during the boot process to speed up the boot time making it quicker. to enter your BIOS start the machine and try to keep pressing the F2 or delete key.

since you have a new monitor it is also possible the monitor powers on slower not allowing it to show the splash screen where you see the prompt for the BIOS screen option.
 
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I used my old monitor that used to show the screen. It doesn't do it all now. I disconnected my new one and etc etc. Nothing.

 
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Then in that case the Quick boot has been switched to enabled and needs to set to disabled in the bios. Some motherboards have an option to delay the start for "x" amount of seconds to allow you to get into the bios easier. you may want to look fir this option also once you are able to access the bios again.
 
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It's the delete key to get into the bios. But do you have any tips on how to force myself into it?
 
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as I mentioned before in my first post: shut the PC down, press the power button and keep pressing, rapidly pressing the button, the delete key while the system start to boot up. Some time the keyboard will not initiate while doing this so if this is the case wait a few seconds and then start pressing the delete key.

If your motherboard has a Mem OK button on it you can press this also to help force it into the BIOS.
 
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So. I tried it. Whenever I do hit the delete key the monitor/monitors (I've tried both) dont get a picture. They turn on like they have signal. But no actual picture. But then I can restart and in under 5 seconds in windows. So I'm positive I somehow initiated fast boot.
 
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then you will need to clear the Cmos again which will make the system force you into the bios for first time setup. The downfall to this is all settings will be reset to default settings.

To do this use the Cmos jumper located on the motherboard. Its location should be in your owners manual, usually located in the lower right quarter of the motherboard.
 
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I did all of that. Nothing changed. Removed the battery. Used the jumper. Nothing.
 
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OK, when you removed the button battery did you unplug the power supply from the wall? If you did not the motherboard can keep the BIOS settings by using the supplied power from the PSU to keep the BIOS settings. The user settings in the BIOS are stored on volatile memory which means it needs constant power to keep the memory from wiping itself. If the PSU is plugged in the the motherboard has power to keep the BIOS settings in the volatile memory preventing a wipe from occurring. When removing the battery leave the battery out for 5 mins to allow for any residual charge to be consumed then replace the battery.

It does seem odd though that the clear Cmos jumper did not work. Your manual should explain this but if not here is how to use the jumper: It is a 3 pin set up and for this case we will call them pin 1, pin 2 and pin 3. In default position the jumper is connected to pins 1 and 2, this allows the bios settings to be retained. To wipe the Cmos memory you would remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2 and put it on pins 2 and 3, then move the jumper back to pins 1 and 2. This is supposed to stop any electrical power from reaching the volatile memory in the BIOS chip allowing for it to be wiped.
 
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I used the jumper with the battery out and in. Psu on and off. Etc etc.
 
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They said it may have to do with the GPU.
 
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