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Clear CMOS Jumper: JP1

The “Clear CMOS” jumper is used when you cannot boot your system due to some CMOS configuration such as a password that is forgotten. This jumper allows you to reset the CMOS configurations, and then reconfigure.

The following steps explain how to reset your CMOS configurations when you have forgotten your system password.

1. Turn off your system and disconnect the AC power cable.

2. Set JP1 to OFF (2-3 Closed).

3. Wait several seconds.

4. Set JP1 to ON (1-2 closed).

5.Connect the AC power cable and turn on your system.

6.Reset your new password.

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