4 hardware installation, Jumpers 1.4.1 jp1: clear cmos jumper – Longshine GFT150 Ver.1.0 User Manual
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1.4 Hardware Installation
This section will assist you in quickly installing your system hardware. Wear a wrist ground strap
before handling components. Electrostatic discharge may damage the system's components.
Jumpers
1.4.1 JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper
The "Clear CMOS" function is used when you are unable boot your system and need to reset the
BIOS settings (CMOS settings) back to the manufacturer's original settings. This is also a way to
reset the system password if you have forgotten it.
JP1
Assignment
Pin 1-2 Closed
Normal (Default)
Pin 2-3 Closed
Clear CMOS Data
Note: "Closed" means putting a jumper cap onto two adjacent header pins.
1. Turn off your system and disconnect the AC power cable.
2. Set JP1 header to OFF (2-3 Closed).
3. Wait several seconds.
4. Set JP1 header to ON (1-2 closed).
5. Connect the AC power cable and turn on your system.
6. Reset your new password.
The following steps explain how to reset your CMOS
configurations when you forgot a system password.