Intel DQ35JO - Desktop Board Executive Series Motherboard

Intel Desktop Board DQ35JO Product Guide
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Table 14. 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 in the event of a failed
BIOS update.
Clearing or Changing Passwords
This section describes how to clear or change the following passwords:
• BIOS security passwords (user and supervisor)
• Hard disk drive passwords (User and Master)
Clearing BIOS Security Passwords
This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the
configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31.
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 28).
5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown
below.