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18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 37 - Hardware Installation

Section	Page
Box Contents	6
Optional Items	6
GA-Z170X-Gaming GT Motherboard Layout	7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation	9
1-1 Installation Precautions	9
1-2 Product Specifications	10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler	14
1-3-1 Installing the CPU	14
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler	16
1-4 Installing the Memory	17
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration	17
1-4-2 Installing a Memory	18
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card	19
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration	20
1-7 Back Panel Connectors	21
1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches	23
1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier	25
1-10 Internal Connectors	26
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup	39
2-1 Startup Screen	40
2-2 The Main Menu	41
2-3 M.I.T.	43
2-4 System Information	56
2-5 BIOS Features	57
2-6 Peripherals	60
2-7 Chipset	63
2-8 Power Management	64
2-9 Save & Exit	66
Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set	67
3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers	67
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System	79
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation	83
4-1 Drivers & Software	83
4-2 Application Software	84
4-3 Information	84
Chapter 5 Unique Features	85
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities	85
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility	85
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility	88
5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus	89
5-2 APP Center	90
5-2-1 EasyTune	91
5-2-2 System Information Viewer	92
5-2-3 Fast Boot	93
5-2-4 Smart TimeLock	94
5-2-5 USB Blocker	95
5-2-6 Smart Keyboard	96
5-2-7 Smart Backup	97
5-2-8 Ambient LED	99
5-2-9 3D OSD	100
5-2-10 Cloud Station	101
5-2-11 AutoGreen	106
5-2-12 Easy RAID	107
5-3 Smart Switch	110
Chapter 6 Appendix	111
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager	111
6-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output	112
6-2-1 Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio	112
6-2-2 Creative Software Suite	112
6-2-3 Configuring S/PDIF Out	116
6-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording	117
6-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder	119
6-3 Troubleshooting	120
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions	120
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure	121
6-4 Debug LED Codes	123
Regulatory Statements	127

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Hardware Installation

18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the BIOS conﬁguration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear

the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

•

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing

the CMOS values.

•

After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or

manually conﬁgure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS conﬁgurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values