Hardware & Network TroubleshootingQuestion 78 of 100
A computer's clock and BIOS settings reset on each boot. What component should be replaced?
a.Hard drive
b.CMOS battery
c.Power supply
d.Sound card
Explanation
Losing time and BIOS settings each boot indicates a dead CMOS battery that can no longer retain configuration. The other components would produce different symptoms.
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