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Step 5 Attach Cables, Continued
Cable Connector Ends When connecting chassis connectors to the motherboard, make sure
to connect the correct connector end. Most connector wires are color-coded.
Match the color of the wires leaving the switch or LED to the same pin on the
connector end. There may be more than one connector with the same color-
coded wires. If so, follow the wire to the switch or LED. Pin 1 is indicated for
all motherboard components by a white line. Pin 1 is always nearest to the
white line.
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CPS Clear Password If you forget the computer password, the only course of action is to erase
the system configuration information stored in the NVRAM (Non-Volatile
Random Access Memory). The computer password is stored in the system
configuration data. Short the CPS pins together for two seconds. CPS is
located near the bottom of PCI Slot4. All system memory will be erased. You
must now turn the computer power on and run WINBIOS Setup to reset all
system configuration information. Make sure that CPS remains OPEN unless
you have to erase a forgotten password.
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