Clearing CMOS Settings
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information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer
computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
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Prerequisites
1
Remove the
2
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "
Procedure
1
Locate the CMOS jumper (P217) on the system board.
For information on the location of the CMOS jumper, see "
2
Disconnect the system-board power cable from the system board.
3
Remove the jumper plug from pins 217 and replace it on pins 216 (P216).
4
Wait for 5 seconds.
5
Remove the jumper plug from pins 216 and replace it on pins 217.
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