Table C-1. System-Board Jumper and Switch Settings

Jumper/Switch

Setting

Description

 

 

 

CLEAR CMOS

CLEAR PASSWORD

RESERVED

BIOS RECOVERY

 

Settings in CMOS and the real-time clock (RTC)

 

are reset to factory defaults during reset.

(default)

Settings in CMOS and the RTC are retained during

 

reset.

 

Clears all passwords.

(default)

Retains all passwords.

(default)

Reserved (do not change).

(default)

Normal BIOS boot operation.

 

Enables recovery mode for BIOS flash memory

 

(the BIOS WRITE jumper must also be in its

 

default position).

BOOT BLOCK PROTECT

BIOS WRITE

(default)

The BIOS boot block is write-protected. Always

 

leave this jumper in this position.

 

The BIOS boot block is programmable. Do not use

 

this setting.

(default)

Disables the BIOS update of flash memory.

 

Enables the BIOS update of flash memory.

 

NOTE: Only qualified technicians should change

 

this jumper because updating the BIOS requires a

 

special utility.

Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors

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