Computer Computer Hardware User's Manual

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Hardware Setup

The motherboard provides the following jumper for you to set the computer’s

function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through

the use of jumper.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery

to keep the system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automati-

cally boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration,

use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS) Jumper to clear data. Follow the instructions below to

clear the data:

Jumpers

MSI Reminds You...

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off.

Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the

system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

JBAT1

Keep Data

Clear Data