Hardware Installation
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2.2.2 Setting the CPU Voltage
This motherboard supports Celeron PPGA VID function, the CPU core voltage
is automatically detected, the range is from 1.3V to 3.5V.
2.2.3 Clearing the CMOS
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Clear CMOS
Normal operation
(default)
Clear CMOS
You need to clear the CMOS if you forget your
system password. To clear the CMOS, follow
below procedures:
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Normal Operation
(default)
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Clear CMOS
The procedure to clear CMOS:
1.
Turn off the system and unplug the AC power.
2.
Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2.
3. Locate
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and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.
4. Return
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to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2.
5.
Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.
6.
Turn on the system power.
7. Press during bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility and specify a
new password, if needed.
Tip:
If your system hangs or fails to boot because of over-clocking,
please clear CMOS and the system will go back to default setting
(300MHz).
Tip:
If your system hangs or fails to boot because of over-clocking,
simply use <Home> key to restore to the default setting (300MHz).
By this smart design, it would be more convenient to clear CPU
frequency setting. For using this function, you just need to press
<Home> key first and then press Power button at the same time.
Note that do not release <Home> key until POST screen appearing.
