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Are procedures for CMOSW reset same?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by rbuck, Aug 8, 2003.

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  1. rbuck Newcomer, in training

    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
    rbuck, Aug 8, 2003
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  2. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces

    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.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Aug 8, 2003
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  3. Justin Newcomer, in training

    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.
    Justin, Aug 14, 2003
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