Reseting CMOS

[Arcuivie]

Some people tell me that I should reset the CMOS before I boot up the first time and some say I shouldn't. I'm new to building computers to I want to know which one is correct.

[Xeroid]

It wouldn't hurt. I usually forget to and then reset the CMOS if there is a problem.

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Mike

[Arcuivie]

Thanks a lot man , glad I found it .

[EvilCrow]

What would be the point of resetting the CMOS if you've never booted the motherboard up before??

[Xeroid]

I've had brand new mobos that refused to POST until you cleared the CMOS. Like I said, I usually power up the PC and if it won't POST the first thing I try is to clear the CMOS. Clearing the CMOS before powering up wouldn't hurt anything.

Mike

[Droppyale]

i built a PC last week, and I didn;t reset the CMOS.... it worked flawlessly... no problems.

not necessary.