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Hardware Setup
The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through
the use of jumpers.
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery
to keep the system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automati-
cally boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration,
use the CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions
below to clear the data:
Jumpers
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You can clear CMOS by shorting 1-2 pin while the system is off.
Then return to 2-3 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the
system is on; it will damage the mainboard.
CLR_CMOS1
1
Keep Data
1
3
Clear Data
1
3