Asus A8V-VM manual Jumpers, Clear RTC RAM Clrtc

1.9Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in the CMOS, which includes the system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2.Remove the battery.

3.Move the jumper cap 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.Re-install 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.

A8V-VM

A8V-VM Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

1	2	2	3
Normal		Clear CMOS
(Default)

•Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure.

•For system failure due to overclocking, you do not need to clear the RTC, and just use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system to restore the default BIOS parameter settings. when the system hangs due to overclocking.

ASUS A8V-VM 1-19