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| Clearing Your PC’s CMOS (BIOS) Settings | |
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1 | CMOS | OFF = normal (default) |
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| ON = clear CMOS and reload default values in Setup |
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2 | Password | OFF = enabled (default) |
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| ON = disabled/clear User and Administrator passwords |
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3 | Reserved | OFF = default |
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4 | Reserved | OFF = default |
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2Change the position of switch 1 to ON to clear both CMOS and passwords. If you want to clear passwords only, set switch 2 to ON. Note that other BIOS settings will remain unchanged.
3Replace the main cover and reconnect the power cord.
4Switch on the PC and wait for the message “settings have been cleared” to appear.
5Shut down the PC, remove the cover and power cord and set switch 1 to OFF. Set switch 2 to OFF if you have been resetting passwords only.
6Restart the PC and press F2 to enter the Setup program when prompted. You now have full access to the Setup program. For more information on Setup, refer to page 72.
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