Are procedures for CMOSW reset same?

[rbuck]

In general are the steps in clearing the CMOS the same across types of boards? I use an ECS K7S5A PRO and do the following.

Disconnect ATX power connector.
Remove the jumper and places on pins (as per manual)
Wait a few seconds
Remove jumper and change pin location.

If you were changing the battery would you do the same process?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

Clearing the CMOS is the same process for most (if not all) PC x86 boards. I don't think it's necessary to clear the CMOS when changing battery as it will clear anyhow.

 

[Justin]

The only thing to remember is that some boards will store the system/user passwords in an SRAM chip that won't be cleared when you change the battery / clear CMOS data... in those types of boards (I've found it tends to be intel boards) you'll need to find a secondary jumper which will clear that.