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Re: [LUG] Correct BIOS / irqpoll in Debian

 

On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 01:03:53PM +0000, Steph Foster wrote:
> Henry Bremridge wrote:
> Resetting your bios defaults is either a matter of entering the BIOS
> or hard-resetting on the mobo.
> 
> Keep hitting Del on the kbd during the startup of the pc should get
> you into BIOS and you can reset to defaults.
> 
> Alternatively its a matter of opening your case up ( with power off
> and maintaining antistatic precautions) and theres is usually a
> jumper close to the CMOS battery.
> Shift the jumper to the opposite position , waiting 5 - 10 seconds
> and then putting the jumper back again.
> 

Many thanks

Between Neils and this: finally woke up. Removed the battery, waited
20secs and restarted computer..

Now to sort out this irqpoll problem


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