Note: This procedure resets all settings to their default settings. Clearing CMOS memory resets all SSU and Setup settings to their defaults, not just the CMOS CLR setting.
Before proceeding, check that you have a backup paper copy of the configuration settings. Referring to the worksheets could make your reconfiguration task easier.
1.Observe the safety and ESD precautions stated at the beginning of this chapter.
2.Turn off all connected peripherals, turn off system power, and disconnect the AC power cord.
3.Remove the access cover. Refer to Chapter 4, “Upgrading Your System,” for information on removing the access cover. You do not need to remove the system board from the chassis, and you may not need to remove any
4.Locate the CMOS clear jumper at the edge of the system board. See Chapter 4, “Configuring Your System,” for information on the location of the CMOS jumper.
5.Move the CMOS clear jumper from pins 1 and 2 and place on pins 2 and 3.
6.Reinstall the access cover for your safety, and connect the power cord to the system.
7.Power on the system. POST starts and halts displaying an “Invalid CMOS Settings” error.
8.Reboot the system, enter Setup and make any changes necessary. You need to check and possibly reset all your settings.
9.Press F10 to save the new Setup configuration and exit Setup.
10.urn off the system, and disconnect the power cords.
11.Remove the access cover.
12.Move the CMOS clear jumper from pins 2 and 3 back to pins 1 and 2.
13.Reinstall the access cover, and connect the power cords.
14.urn the system on. Run BIOS Setup (press F2) to verify the correct settings. See Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System,” for information on running BIOS Setup.
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
Check the following.
TIs the BIOS set to allow the CD ROM to be the first bootable device? Check your BIOS Setup (press F2) configuration.
Solving Problems
