Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide
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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
NOTE
Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper.
Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
Figure 26 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper block.
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Figure 26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block
The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in the BIOS Setup
program. Table 10 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes.
Table 10. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes
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 in the event of a failed BIOS
update.