17. Power-On and Load BIOS Setup
15.JP4 BIOS Configuration / Recovery Select Jumper
14. JP3 Clear CMOS Jumper
You can clear CMOS to restore system default setting. To
clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below.
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power.
2. Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2.
3. Locate JP3 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.
4. Return JP3 to its normal setting by shorting pin
1 & pin 2.
5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.
Tip:
When should I Clear CMOS?
1. Boot fails because of overclocking…
2. Forget password…
3. Troubleshooting…
Clear CMOS
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Normal Operation
(default)
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You can use JP4 to configure or recover your BIOS. The factory default setting is set to
“Normal” (1-2), and you may configure your BIOS by setting the jumper to 2-3, and recover
your BIOS by removing the jumper.
After you finish the setting of jumpers and connect correct cables. Power on and enter the
BIOS Setup, press <Del> during POST (Power On Self Test). Choose "Load Default
Setting" for recommended optimal performance.
Del
16. STBY LED
STBY LED is AOpen’s considerate designs that we aim at providing you friendly system
information. The STBY LED will light up when power is provided to the motherboard. This
is a convenient indication for you to check the system power status in many circumstances
such as power on/off, stand-by mode and RAM power status.
Configure
Normal (default)
Recovery
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