ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 90MB0E50-M0EAY0 User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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.

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.
4.  Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-

enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default 

position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper 

again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the 

battery.

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You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For 

system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 

Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter 

settings to default values.

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Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC