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Intel Desktop Board D510MO Product Guide
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Figure 15 shows the location of the Desktop Board’s BIOS configuration jumper block.
Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes
Jumper
Setting
Mode
Description
Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and
passwords for booting.
Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the
BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this
menu to clear passwords.
Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette
in the event of a failed BIOS update.
Clearing Passwords
This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the
configuration jumper is set to normal mode.
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.
Turn off the computer.
Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or
power adapter).
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 15, B).
5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown
below.
6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to
boot.
7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a
pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and
press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.
9. Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.