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9 jumpers – Asus A8S-X User Manual

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ASUS A8S-X SE

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1.9

Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system

setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data

in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system words,

is powered by the onboard button cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the

cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back

to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS

setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the jumper

default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to

overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R.

(CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so

BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to its previous values.

A8S-X SE

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A8S-X SE Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal

Clear CMOS

(Default)

1 2

2 3