Intel Comprehensive Guide to BIOS Configuration for D945GTP Model

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper

NOTE

Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.

Figure 26 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper.

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Figure 26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper

The three-pin BIOS jumper enables all board configurations to be done in BIOS Setup. Table 14 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes.

Table 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes

Jumper Setting			Mode	Description
		3	Normal (default) (1-2)	The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for
				booting.
		1
			Configure (2-3)	After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS
	3			displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to clear
	1			passwords.
			Recovery (None)	The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette in the
	3			event of a failed BIOS update.
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