Hardware Installation
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2.2.2 Setting the CPU Voltage
This motherboard supports Pentium II VID function, the CPU core voltage is
automatically detected, the range is from 1.3V to 3.5V.
2.2.3 Clearing the CMOS
JP14
1-2
2-3
Clear CMOS
Normal operation
(default)
Clear CMOS
You need to clear the CMOS if you forget your
system password. To clear the CMOS, follow
the procedures listed below:
JP14
1 2 3
Normal Operation
(default)
JP14
1 2 3
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
JP14
and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.
4.
Return
JP14
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 (233MHz).
Tip:
Except using JP14, you may also press <Home>
key. 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. Please note that do not
release <Home> key until POST screen appearing .
