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Real-Time Clock and Configuration Memory, 4.4.1 Clearing CMOS

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System Support 4.4 Real-Time Clock and Configuration Memory The Real-time clock (RTC) and configuration memory (also referred to as "CMOS") functions are provided by the 82801 component and is MC146818-compatible. As shown in the following figure, the 82801 ICH8 component provides 256 bytes of battery-backed RAM divided into two 128-byte configuration memory areas. The RTC uses the first 14 bytes (00-0Dh) of the standard memory area. All locations of the standard memory area (00-7Fh) can be directly accessed using conventional OUT and IN assembly language instructions through I/O ports 70h/71h, although the suggested method is to use the INT15 AX=E823h BIOS call. 0Dh Register D 0Ch Register C 0Bh Register B 0Ah Register A 09h Year 08h Month 07h Date of Month 06h Day of Week 05h Hours (Alarm) 04h Hours (Timer) 03h Minutes (Alarm) 02h Minutes (Timer) 01h Seconds (Alarm) 00h Seconds (Timer) 82801 FFh Extended Config. Memory Area (128 bytes) 80h 7Fh Standard Config. Memory Area (114 bytes) 0Eh RTC Area 0Dh (14 bytes) 00h CMOS Figure 4 11. Configuration Memory Map A lithium 3-VDC battery is used for maintaining the RTC and configuration memory while the system is powered down. During system operation a wire-Ored circuit allows the RTC and configuration memory to draw power from the power supply. The battery is located in a battery holder on the system board and has a life expectancy of three or more years. When the battery has expired it is replaced with a Renata CR2032 or equivalent 3-VDC lithium battery. 4.4.1 Clearing CMOS The contents of configuration memory (including the Power-On Password) can be cleared by the following procedure: 1. Turn off the unit. 2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and/or system unit. 3. Remove the chassis hood (cover) and insure that no LEDs on the system board are illuminated. 4. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS clear button (colored yellow) for at least 5 seconds. 5. Replace the chassis hood (cover). 6. Reconnect the AC power cord to the outlet and/or system unit. 7. Turn the unit on. To clear only the Power-On Password refer to section 4.5.1. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-19

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System Support
4.4 Real-Time Clock and Configuration Memory
The Real-time clock (RTC) and configuration memory (also referred to as “CMOS”) functions
are provided by the 82801 component and is MC146818-compatible. As shown in the following
figure, the 82801 ICH8 component provides 256 bytes of battery-backed RAM divided into two
128-byte configuration memory areas.
The RTC uses the first 14 bytes (00-0Dh) of the standard
memory area. All locations of the standard memory area (00-7Fh) can be directly accessed using
conventional OUT and IN assembly language instructions through I/O ports 70h/71h, although
the suggested method is to use the INT15 AX=E823h BIOS call.
Figure 4 11.
Configuration Memory Map
A lithium 3-VDC battery is used for maintaining the RTC and configuration memory while the
system is powered down. During system operation a wire-Ored circuit allows the RTC and
configuration memory to draw power from the power supply. The battery is located in a battery
holder on the system board and has a life expectancy of three or more years. When the battery
has expired it is replaced with a Renata CR2032 or equivalent 3-VDC lithium battery.
4.4.1 Clearing CMOS
The contents of configuration memory (including the Power-On Password) can be cleared by the
following procedure:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and/or system unit.
3. Remove the chassis hood (cover) and insure that no LEDs on the system board are
illuminated.
4. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS clear button (colored yellow) for at least 5
seconds.
5. Replace the chassis hood (cover).
6. Reconnect the AC power cord to the outlet and/or system unit.
7. Turn the unit on.
To clear only the Power-On Password refer to section 4.5.1.
RTC Area
(14 bytes)
Standard Config.
Memory Area
(114 bytes)
Extended Config.
Memory Area
(128 bytes)
00h
0Dh
0Eh
80h
FFh
7Fh
Seconds (Timer)
Minutes (Timer)
Seconds (Alarm)
Hours (Alarm)
Hours (Timer)
Minutes (Alarm)
Day of Week
Date of Month
Month
Year
Register A
Register B
Register C
Register D
00h
0Bh
01h
02h
03h
04h
05h
06h
07h
08h
09h
0Ah
0Dh
0Ch
82801
CMOS