How to clear CMOS on MSI B550-A PRO Motherboard: 2 Methods
Summary: This article explains how to perform a BIOS, or CMOS reset and clear the NVRAM on your MSI B550-A PRO motherboard.
There are several possible causes for BIOS data corruption. Power outages, incorrect BIOS settings, hardware incompatibilities resulting from specific configurations, etc. Clearing CMOS to its original settings is a common solution in such circumstances to reset BIOS to factory defaults.
Some IT Engineers also recommend clearing CMOS and resetting BIOS before installing a new CPU on the MSI B550-A PRO motherboard.
There are 2 methods to clear CMOS and reset BIOS on the MSI B550-A PRO motherboard:
1. Reset Your CMOS by Re-seating the CMOS Battery
A battery is used to maintain settings in the motherboard. One way to clear CMOS on the MSI B550-A PRO motherboard is to remove and reseat the battery. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
- Press the power button multiple times to clear any charge in the PSU capacitors.
- Locate the 3V CR2032 battery, gently remove it from the holder, and wait a few minutes. The manufacturer says one, but make them few to ensure the CMOS is clear.
- Re-seat the battery into the holder.
- Plug in the power cord and turn on your computer.
2. Reset Your CMOS with the Motherboard Jumper
The other way to clear CMOS on the MSI B550-A PRO motherboard is to use the jumper. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
- Press the power button multiple times to clear any charge in the PSU capacitors.
- Locate the jumper with the label JBAT1 next to it. It’s just below the battery.
- Use a metal object like a screwdriver to connect the two pins. Hold it for a few seconds.
- Plug in the power cord and turn on your computer.
I hope you find this guide helpful.
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