4
The default status for JP2 is Open, which supports the
Prescott and Northwood CPU. If JP2 set as Close, then
it supports the Willamette CPU.
3. CPU Selection Jumper: JP2
The motherboard BIOS is inside the FWH. If the jumper
BIOS_WP set as Close, the system BIOS is protected
from being attacked by a serious virus, such as the
CIH virus. You will be unable to flash the BIOS to the
motherboard when the system BIOS is protected.
2. BIOS-Protection Jumper: BIOS_WP
This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all
the parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by reset-
ting the CMOS jumper. You can refer to the following
process.
1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pin 1 and
2 together using the jumper cap.
2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pin 2 and 3
together with the jumper cap).
3. Turn the AC power supply back on.
Clear
C M O S
Normal Status
(Default)
1
1
1. Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
CLR_CMOS
O p e n
Disabled Protection
BIOS_WP
1
2
1
2
Close
Enabled Protection
(Default)
Attach the power LED, IDE LED, reset switch and
power switch connectors to the corresponding pins.
4. Front Panel Connector: FP1
O p e n
(Default)
JP2
Close
2
1
2
1
NC
HD-LED
PWRLED
PWRSW
EMPTY
RESET
1
FP1
+
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+
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