User`s manual

18 19MAXDATA PLATINUM 100 IInstalling and Replacing Board Components

Setting the BIOS Conﬁguration Jumper Block

The location of the board’s BIOS configuration jumper is shown in Figure 14.

CAUTION

Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the jumper.

Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.

Table 5 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes.

Table 5. 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 from a recovery diskette

in the event of a failed BIOS update.

Clearing Passwords

This procedure assumes that the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.

1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 11.

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 14).

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

Figure 14. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block

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