ASUS m4a785t-m Manuel D’Utilisation

Clear RTC RAM (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.

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

position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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 reenter 

data.

•  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.

•  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 so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to 

default values.

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