Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide

Table 13. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes

Jumper Setting

Mode

Description

 

 

 

 

Normal (default) (1-2)

The BIOS uses the current configuration and

 

 

passwords for booting.

 

 

 

 

Configure (2-3)

After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the

 

 

BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this

 

 

menu to clear passwords.

 

 

 

 

Recovery (None)

The BIOS recovers data in the event of a failed

 

 

BIOS update.

 

 

 

Clearing Passwords

This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.

1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.

2.Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).

3.Remove the computer cover.

4.Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 27).

5.Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.

6.Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot.

7.The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.

8.Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.

9.Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.

10.Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source.

11.Remove the computer cover.

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DG35EC, Intel Desktop Board specifications

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