Gateway E-6100 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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BIOS configuration jumper
settings
The BIOS configuration jumper lets you clear passwords or recover your BIOS
if it becomes corrupted. For information about the location of this jumper, see
“Section 1” on page 158.
Setting Jumper placement When used
Normal For normal operation. The
BIOS uses current
configuration information
and passwords.
(1-2 position)
Configure For clearing passwords. The
BIOS Setup utility runs
automatically and the
Maintenance menu is
displayed.
(2-3 position)
Recover For recovering the BIOS
configuration. A BIOS
recovery diskette is required.
(no jumper)