Acer Veriton N2110G Acer Veriton N2110G Desktop Service Guide - Page 55

Clearing CMOS You may need to clear the Setup configuration values (CMOS) if the configuration has been corrupted, or if incorrect settings made in the Setup Utility caused error messages to be unreadable. This procedure will clear the BIOS supervisor password as well. Use the CMOS1 jumper to clear the CMOS data. • 1-2 position: Normal operation (default) • 2-3 position: Clear CMOS data To clear the CMOS data: 1. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 3. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface with side panel facing upward. 5. Remove the side panel by following the procedures described on page 15. 6. If necessary, remove any other components or cables that prevent access to the CMOS1 jumper. 7. Locate the CMOS1 jumper on the mainboard. 8. Remove the jumper block and set it over the 2-3 pins for 20 to 30 seconds. 9. Return the jumper block to its default 1-2 position. 10. Reinstall any other components or cables that have previously been removed. 11. Reinstall the computer cover. 12. Connect the power cord to the system. 13. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 14. During POST, press Delete to access the Setup Utility. 15. Press F9 to load the system default values. 16. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Veriton N2110G Service Guide 47