When using a desktop, I've always copied CMOS settings to paper, and taped it to the inside of the cabinet. That way, whenever the system or battery changes, the info is available.
With my laptop, I copied to paper every setting used by the entire system. It took a few hours to click every button, every tab, and record the contents of every box, checkmark, and which circle has the dot and which are clear. I think that what I discovered, and solidified in memory (Mine, not the system's) was well worth the effort. I eventually put the settings in a file for easier searching. I can search for the setting, location, or value. Also, I can double check if I'm overlooking something when I make changes. Printed, the settings for Windows 98 occupy 32 pages.
Cheers, PW.
P.S. Record your product keys and store them with the CDs.
P.P.S. CMOS - Complementary Metal Oxide Semi-conductor. |
