Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2
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Quick Reference
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block
CAUTION
Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer
before changing the jumper block settings. Moving the jumper with the
power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
The BIOS configuration jumper block determines the operating mode of the
BIOS Setup Program and enables BIOS recovery in the event of a failed
BIOS update (see the previous illustration for the location of the jumper block).
The following table describes the jumper block settings for the BIOS Setup
configuration jumper.
BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Block (J9H2) Settings
Jumper Setting
Mode
Description
3
1
Normal (default)
1-2
The BIOS uses the current configuration and
passwords for booting.
3
1
Configure
2-3
After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the
BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this
menu to clear passwords.
3
1
Recovery
None
The BIOS recovers data from a recovery
diskette in the event of a failed BIOS update.*
*To update or recover the BIOS, see the instructions in the Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2
Product Guide on the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM
.
For a complete list of BIOS Setup settings, see:
•
The
Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide
on the Intel Express
Installer CD-ROM
•
The Intel World Wide Web Site at
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
