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Rare Case of Persistent CMOS Corruption Causing BIOS Reset Loops
I am experiencing a rare issue where my Windows PC repeatedly resets the BIOS due to persistent CMOS corruption. Despite resetting the BIOS and replacing the CMOS battery, the problem continues, caus...
The CMOS memory needs a tiny amount of standby power to keep settings. If a capacitor on the motherboard is failing, it can't hold that charge even with a new battery.