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Motherboard Information, Clear RTC RAM 2-pin CLRTC1

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3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. 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 includes the 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 battery. 3. Short the solder points to clear CMOS. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. P4SGL-MX CLRTC1 ® P4SGL-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting Short solder points to Clear CMOS 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information

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Chapter 1:
Motherboard Information
P4SGL-MX
P4SGL-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting
Short solder points
to Clear CMOS
CLRTC1
3.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
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 includes
the 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 battery.
3. Short the solder points to clear CMOS.
4. Reinstall the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.