Hi I have install Windows 7 on my laptop , HP Pasario CQ45106AU . However this has updated the BIOS of my laptop . What should i do to update or get back old BIOS setting ?

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Your question is not clear, Windows 7 cannot modify the bios settings, please re-write the question to include more information and correct terminology. All your documentation for that model...h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/… – Moab Dec 5 '10 at 22:29
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The easiest way is to just reset to factory default, if your laptop includes a CMOS battery that is accessible then you could take it out and wait 10 seconds and put it back in that normally clears the cmos

http://www.ehow.com/how_4740583_reset-bios-laptop.html

When you first turn your computer on, you are briefly presented with a BIOS "splash" screen. Somewhere on this screen (just where depends on the manufacturer), are instructions on how to access BIOS settings. Generally, this requires tapping a function key, say F2, while the splash screen is visible. Make note of which key the splash screen says to press to access the BIOS and restart your computer.

When the computer boots and the splash screen appears, tap the required function key quickly to enter the BIOS settings screen. You will only have a couple of seconds to hit the right key and if you miss it you'll have to restart the computer and try it again.

Once you successfully enter the BIOS settings screen, use the arrow and function keys to navigate the menus. Keep an eye out for an option that says something akin to "reset to factory defaults." If you see this, follow the on-screen instructions to reset the BIOS to the factory settings. Then, confirm your choice and exit the BIOS screen, usually by pressing escape. Congratulations, you are done.

If your BIOS does not have an option to return to factory settings, things are more difficult. Because the BIOS is stored in ROM, it must have a constant power supply to store any changes you make to it, otherwise it would reset every time you disconnected your laptop from AC power. Removing power to the BIOS resets it to factory settings and involves disconnecting a small battery attached to the motherboard. On many laptops, the BIOS battery is easily accessible through a door on the bottom of the unit. Unplug the computer, remove the main battery and touch something metal to ground yourself.

Remove any screws holding the BIOS battery door in place. Then identify the battery, (it is generally a small lithium "watch" battery), and remove it taking care not to damage any surrounding circuitry. Let the computer rest for a minute or two to discharge any remaining power, and replace the battery.

If your laptop does not have an easily accessible door for the BIOS battery, you may have to dive deeper and disassemble the computer to find it. Consult your laptop manufacturer's website for information on replacing or removing the BIOS battery from your laptop

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I'd say fiddling with the CMOS battery is a measure of last resort - try the BIOS controls first. – dunxd Oct 20 '10 at 9:39
i have just reread the question and i dont believe my answer would help, my answer will restore to default settings normally that same as if you had updated the bios – Trozz Oct 20 '10 at 9:43
I'm sure it would work if my assumptions about boot order are correct, but a bit heavy handed... – dunxd Oct 20 '10 at 10:00
when i am trying to reboot, its showing GRUB dos compand prompt boot failed msg. – bhanu Oct 20 '10 at 10:05
This will clear settings in CMOS, but not reset BIOS to the original level. It has to be flashed. – Keltari Sep 2 '11 at 19:28
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When you say updated the BIOS what do you mean? Changed the version, or changed some settings? I doubt it changed the version, so I assume some settings changed. If that is the case, what issues are you seeing?

There is usually a reset to default settings, or optimal settings option in BIOS - you could use that.

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I mean settings have been changed in BIOS. however system is not booting. I guess i have to reset BIOS with old settings – bhanu Oct 20 '10 at 9:44
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When you say system isn't booting what happens? Check to see that BIOS allows boot from hard drive. You likely had to change boot order to boot from your OS installation media, and may inadvertently disabled boot from the hard drive. – dunxd Oct 20 '10 at 9:59
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