Intel D945PVS User Manual

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 
 
 
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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper  
 
NOTE 
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 26 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper. 
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Figure 26.  Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper  
The three-pin BIOS jumper enables all board configurations to be done in BIOS Setup.  Table 10 
shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes. 
Table 10.  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.