does it hurt to clear CMOS without the power completely disconnected?

[trek554]

I noticed in this thread https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=31222.0 that it says to completely remove all power before clearing CMOS.  all the user guide said was that the system needs to be powered off so to me that simply meant just turned off.  

I have cleared my CMOS twice but both times it was not unplugged but simply turned off so did I risk damaging anything?

 

[Henry]

No it shouldn't damage anything it's just that at times some people seem to be unable to get CMOS cleared by simply turning system off and switching jumper/pushing clear CMOS button and it's recommended to pull the plug or if PSU has an on/off switch turn it off 1st.

 

[trek554]

ok thanks for the quick reply and from now on I will do the recommended way.