Troubleshooting Changes in BIOS Settings

Certain changes in BIOS settings (such as chipset timing or latency, memory timing or latency, processor clock frequency, etc.) can cause a system to stop booting.

If you are able to enter the BIOS Setup by pressing F2, reset the BIOS to factory defaults by pressing F9. Save and exit the BIOS Setup.

If you cannot enter the BIOS Setup, clear the CMOS by following instructions given below:

1Turn off the system. Do not unplug the power cord.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 58.

3Move jumper (J24) from the default operation position, covering pins 1 and 2, to the reset / clear position, remove the cover from pins 1 and 2.

4Remove AC power and wait 5 seconds.

5Move the jumper back to default position, covering pins 1 and 2.

6Close the system.

7Turn on the system.

The CMOS is now cleared and can be reset by going into BIOS setup.

NOTE: Removing the AC power before performing the CMOS Clear operation causes the system to automatically turn on and immediately turn off, after the procedure is followed and AC power is re-applied. If this happens, remove the AC power cord again, wait 30 seconds, and reinstall the AC power cord. Turn on system and proceed to the BIOS Setup Utility to reset the desired settings.

You may also need to perform a BIOS bank select after clearing the CMOS.

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