5.Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

This jumper clears the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM of date, time, and system setup parameters in CMOS. The RAM data in CMOS is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Remove the battery.

3.Move the jumper caps 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.

4.Replace the battery.

5.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6.Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

CLRTC1

 

1 2

2

3

A7N8X-E

 

 

Normal

Clear CMOS

(Default)

 

 

A7N8X-E Clear RTC RAM

6.Serial ATA setting (3-pin SATA_EN1)

This jumper enables or disables the Serial ATA controllers.

SATA_EN1

A7N8X-E

1 2

2 3

Enable Disable (Default)

A7N8X-E SATA Setting

ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard

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