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Chapter 2: Technical Information
Refer to the following tables to set the jumpers.
Figure 2-5. Jumper Settings
Configuration Jumper
J8B2
Normal Mode
This mode is for normal computer booting and operations. Connect pins 1
and 2 with a jumper on J8B2 to enable the mode. The BIOS uses the current
bus/processor frequency ratio, configuration information, and passwords to
boot the computer. Access to the Setup program can be restricted using an
administrative password.
Configure Mode
This mode is for configuring the processor speed and clearing passwords.
Connect pins 2 and 3 to enable this mode. Setup will automatically execute
after the POST runs, and no password is required. Setup provides the
Mainenance menu with options for setting the processor speed and clearing
passwords. For configuration changes to take effect after exiting the Setup
program, power down the computer, set the configuration jumper to normal
mode and reboot the computer.
Recovery Mode
This mode is for upgrading or modifying the BIOS data. Beep codes indicate
the recovery status: one beep indicates the start of recovery, multiple beeps
indicate a failed recovery. For changes to take place set the jumper back to
normal and reboot.
Function JumperJ8B2 Configuration
Normal 1-2 The BIOS uses current configuration
information and passwords for booting
Configure 2-3 After the POST runs, Setup runs
automatically. The maintenance menu
is displayed.
Recovery none The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS
configuration. A recovery diskette is
required.
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