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Mention in the wiki to reset CMOS after a flash

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
Spent 2 hours pinpointing the problem when I just had to reset the CMOS via removing the battery.

**Describe the solution you'd like**
Just put it in the wiki.

**Additional context**
1) Flashed a x230 from legacy to maximized internaly: black screen on startup
2) Flashed the same rom externaly: black screen on startup
3) Flashed multiple tags externaly and finaly reset CMOS: normal startup

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Research direction

Start by locating the project wiki page covering flashing or recovery procedures. Add the reported need to reset CMOS after flashing, including the battery-removal context, and verify that the guidance clearly explains when the reset is needed.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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