User Guide

Hardware Installation
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2.2.2 Setting the CPU Voltage
This motherboard supports Celeron PPGA VID function, the CPU core voltage
is automatically detected, the range is from 1.3V to 2.05V.
2.2.3 Clearing the CMOS
JP14
1-2
2-3
Clear CMOS
Normal operation
(default)
Clear CMOS
You need to clear the CMOS if you forget your
system password. To clear the CMOS, follow
the procedures as below:
JP14
1
2
3
Normal Operation
(default)
JP14
1
2
3
Clear CMOS
The procedure to clear CMOS:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power.
2. Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2.
3. Locate JP14 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.
4. Return JP14 to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2.
5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.
6. Turn on the system power.
7. Press during bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility and specify a
new password, if needed.
Tip: If your system hangs or fails to boot because of over-
clocking, please clear CMOS and the system will go back to
the default setting (233MHz or 350MHz).
Tip: If your system hangs or fails to boot because of over-
clocking, simply use <Home> key to restore to the default
setting. By this smart design, it would be more convenient to
clear CPU frequency setting. For using this function, you just
need to press <Home> key first and then press Power button