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Intel Desktop Board D425KT Product Guide

Figure 12 shows the location of the Desktop Board’s BIOS configuration jumper block.

Table 10. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes

Jumper

Setting

Mode

Description

Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and

passwords for booting.

Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the

BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this

menu to clear passwords.

Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette

in the event of a failed BIOS update.

Clearing Passwords

This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the

configuration jumper is set to normal mode.

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn

off the computer.

Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or

power adapter).

3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 12).

5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown

below.

6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to

boot.

7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.

8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a

pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and

press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.

9. Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.

10. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power

source.

11. Remove the computer cover.

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