BIOS shows EVERY time I boot, HELP!

Lionhart27 · 26 Apr 2016 at 12:46

Up to today all was ok, but now for some reason every time I start the PC, I get a screen 'Please enter setup to recover BIOS settings. Press F1 to Run SETUP. I then press ENTER to save and exit, so as to start Win 10. It happens every time? I updated to latest BIOS 2104 about 2 weeks ago. PLEASE HELP!

ketma · 26 Apr 2016 at 13:20

Hi, I would suggest 1st replacing the battery on the motherboard - easy to do as its that that retains the CMOS settings.

Lionhart27 · 26 Apr 2016 at 13:43

Thanks. I realise that it could just be the MB battery. I forgot to mention, that every time I have to adjust the time and date. A strong indication the battery is flat. I have just seen that the plastic shielding is covering over the CMOS battery!!! So to change the battery the MB has to be removed, remove shielding, replace battery, re-install the MB, and re-connect everything, NOT a 5 minute job! Bad design Asus!!!

mistersprinkles · 27 Apr 2016 at 18:24

Yup. A battery door on those (ridiculous, pointless) shields would not be a bad idea.

trickynickyuk · 28 Apr 2016 at 12:40

Yeah definitely sounds like the battery to me also make sure you Have the latest bios installed as well

geraintl · 28 Apr 2016 at 12:56

Lionhart27 said:
Thanks. I realise that it could just be the MB battery. I forgot to mention, that every time I have to adjust the time and date. A strong indication the battery is flat. I have just seen that the plastic shielding is covering over the CMOS battery!!! So to change the battery the MB has to be removed, remove shielding, replace battery, re-install the MB, and re-connect everything, NOT a 5 minute job! Bad design Asus!!!

defo sounding like that battery is flat.

shame they make it so hard to replace it!

Stealthploit · 29 Apr 2016 at 12:51

change the battery then restore to default and it should be fine