Desktop Board DH57JG Manual

Intel Desktop Board DH57JG Product Guide

The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the BIOS

Setup program. Table 15 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program

modes.

Table 15. 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 27.

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 24).

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.