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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections
CMOS/Manufacturing Mode Select
Close pins 2-4 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate
in the manufacturing mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host
server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
JPME2 is also used to clear CMOS, which clears all passwords. Shut down the system before
clearing the CMOS by closing pins 3-5.
Note:
Clearing CMOS also clears all passwords.
CMOS Clear/Manufacturing Mode
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting
Definition
Pins 4-6
Normal (Default)
Pins 2-4
Manufacturing Mode
Pins 1-3
Normal (Default)
Pins 3-5
CMOS Clear
TPM Enable/Force Power On
Use JPT1 to enable or disable support for the TPM module. Refer to the table below for
jumper settings.
Use JPT1 to select the Force Power On function when the AC power cord is plugged in.
When enabling force power on and AC power recovery, the system will boot up automatically
without pressing the power button.
TPM Enable/Force Power On
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting
Definition
Pins 1-3
TPM Enabled (Default)
Pins 3-5
TPM Disabled
Pins 2-4
Force power on (Default)
(when AC power cord is plugged in)
Pins 4-6
Power button power on
(when AC power cord is plugged in)
