User's Manual

Installation

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Socket 478

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLEAR_CMOS

The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard

battery power supply. The long-life battery has a lifetime of at least 5 years. If

you want to clear the system configuration data from the CMOS RAM, use the

CLEAR_CMOS (Clear CMOS jumper). Follow the instructions below to clear

the data:

Jumpers

The VIA P4MA mainboard provides jumpers for setting the mainboard’s func-

tions. This section will explain how to change settings for your mainboard’s

functions through the use of the jumpers.

Clear CMOS

Keep CMOS

You can clear the CMOS by shorting 1-2 pin while

the system is off. Then return it to the 2-3 pin

position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the

system is on; this will damage the mainboard.

WARNING!

CLEAR_CMOS