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Jumper Settings
1. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (BBLKW)
This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the Programmable Flash
ROM to allow programming in the Enabled position. This is required only if
prompted by the Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE.
Programming BBLKW
Disabled [1-2] (Default)
Enabled [2-3]
Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable)
Disabled / Protected
(Default)
Enabled
1
2
3
BBLKW
1
2
3
BBLKW
2. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM
The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To clear the
RTC data: (1) Turn off your computer, (2) Short the two pads (Labeled: SHORT
HERE TO CLEAR CMOS) momentarily with a metallic object (3) Turn on your
computer, (4) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-
enter user preferences.
Battery Test Jumper (JP1) (For Service Use Only)
You can test the battery’s current by removing this jumper and attaching a cur-
rent meter to the pins. WARNING: You must unplug the power cord to your
power supply to ensure that there is no power to your motherboard. The
CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information may be cleared by this
action. You should enter BIOS to “Load Setup Defaults” and re-enter any
user information after removing and reapplying this jumper.
Battery Test
Test Mode
Operation
(Default)
RTC RAM
Short to Clear
JP1
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