Intel D915GVWB English Product Guide - Page 45

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 24 shows the location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM17375 Figure 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in BIOS Setup. Table 8 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes. Table 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description 1 3 Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. 1 3 Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to clear passwords. 1 3 Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette in the event of a failed BIOS update. 45

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block
CAUTION
Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the
jumper.
Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
Figure 24 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper.
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Figure 24.
Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block
The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in BIOS Setup.
Table 8 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes.
Table 8.
Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes
Jumper Setting
Mode
Description
3
1
Normal (default) (1-2)
The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for
booting.
3
1
Configure (2-3)
After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS
displays the Maintenance Menu.
Use this menu to clear
passwords.
3
1
Recovery (None)
The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette in the
event of a failed BIOS update.