Jumpers; Clear Rtc Ram - Asus P7H55-M LE User Manual

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Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
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 onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system
setup information such as system passwords.
P7H55-M LE Clear RTC RAM
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for
about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter
4.
data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
ASUS P7H55-M LE Series
to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut
down and cut off the AC power, then reboot the system, the BIOS automatically resets
parameter settings to default values.
CLRTC
1 2 2 3
Normal Clear RTC
(Default)
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