Asus P4B533-V manual Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1

12.Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

These solder points allow 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 RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, 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.Short the solder points with a metal object for about 5 seconds.

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.

P4B533-V

P4B533-V Clear RTC RAM

Intel I/O

Controller

Hub

(ICH4)

CLRTC1

Short the solder points to clear COMS

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