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4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the motherboard battery. 3. Remove the jumper cap from the CLRTC jumper, [1-2] and place it on jumpers [2-3] for a few seconds. 4. Replace the jumper cap to the Normal postion, [1-2]. 5. Replace the battery. 6. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 7. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. P4S8X ® P4S8X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 26 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information
P4S8X
P4S8X Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
Normal
Clear CMOS
(Default)
12
3
2
4.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters
by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
The RAM data in CMOS, that include
system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the
onboard button cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.
Remove the motherboard battery.
3.
Remove the jumper cap from the CLRTC jumper, [1-2] and place
it on jumpers [2-3] for a few seconds.
4.
Replace the jumper cap to the Normal postion, [1-2].
5.
Replace the battery.
6.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
7.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.