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Loading BIOS Defaults
Different mechanisms exist for resetting the system configuration to the default val-
ues. When a request to reset the system configuration is detected, the BIOS loads
the default system configuration values during the next POST. The request to reset
the system to the defaults can be sent in the following ways:
Pressing <
F9
> from within the BIOS Setup utility
Load BIOS defaults by jumper as follows:
1. Power down the system.
2. Move CMOS clear jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3 for a few seconds.
3. Move CMOS clear jumper back to pins 1-2.
4. System automatically powers on.
5. Check BIOS defaults are loaded.