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2 About Your BIOS
How to Recover if Things Go Wrong
Clearing the CMOS Configuration
The CMOS memory stores information, such as your computer’s configuration, which is preserved when you turn off your
computer. The only time you need to clear the CMOS is if the configuration stored in memory is corrupted or you have
forgotten the system password. A jumper placed on pins 1-2 prevents changes to the CMOS configuration:
The only time you need to clear the CMOS is if the configuration stored in memory is corrupted or you have forgotten the
system password.
To clear the configuration:
1 Turn off the computer. Unplug the computer from the electrical socket. Disconnect any peripherals from the computer.
2 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Cover” on page 37 for any assistance).
3 Place the jumper on pins 2-3 (refer to page 10 for jumper location on the system board) to clear the CMOS.
4 Wait for a couple of seconds, then place the jumper on pins 1-2 to re-enable the configuration.
5 Replace the cover. Reconnect the power cord and any peripherals to the computer.
6 Turn on the computer. To set a new system password, you will need to run the Setup program.
Jumper Function Pins Description
Default setting 1 - 2 The jumper on these pins prevents any change to the CMOS configuration.
Clear CMOS
2 - 3 Place the jumper on these pins to clear the CMOS. You only need to leave it there for a
few seconds otherwise you run the risk of discharging the battery.
Note
The CMOS will be cleared only if the computer is unplugged from the electrical socket.