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Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation
JP2: Clear CMOS Jumper
Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to
clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and
prevent your motherboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory,
disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper
cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.
Function
Jum per Setting
Clear CMOS
Short Pins 1-2
Normal
Short Pins 2-3
Note
: To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimal De-faults”
and then “Save Changes and Exit”.
Install the Motherboard
Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX
size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure
your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.
Install the motherboard in a case. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to
use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.
Connect the power connector from the power supply to the
ATXPW1
connector
on the motherboard. The
CPUPW1
is a +12V connector for CPU Vcore power.
If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the cable from the
cooling fan to the
SYSFAN1/2
fan power connector on the motherboard.
Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the
PANEL1
header.
SYSFAN1
1
PANEL1
CPUPW1
ATXPW1
SYSFAN2
1
1