Cleared CMOS without disconnecting PSU

[Commodent]

So today I turned off my computer and pressed the "clear CMOS" button on the mobo. The PC started instantly, and I understood I had forgotten to disconnect the PSU. Manual says you should always unplug the cord, so a very simple question: could this have damaged my computer?

 

[Harvey]

I may have missed something over the years, but I've never seen a warning to disconnect the PSU before clearing a BIOS with any mobo I've owned or worked on.

When the machine starts, can you enter the Setup program (CMOS)?

If so, did it show the default date, time and other settings before you set them?

If so, does it boot correctly, now?

If the answer to the above questions is "yes," I doubt you've damaged anything.

 

[Commodent]

Everything else seems fine, so I probably haven't damaged anything, as you said. Thanks for the help.

 

[Ketchup]

I never disconnect and haven't had a problem yet. Glad everything is ok.