MSI MS-7667 - Jumpers for CMOS and BIOS Password

Hardware Setup
MS-7667
Chapter 2
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Hardware Setup
MS-7667
Chapter 2
Jumpers
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLEAR_CMOS
There is a CMOS RAM on board with an external battery power supply to preserve the
system con󰘰guration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS
every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system con󰘰guration, set the jumper
to clear data.
Important
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is o󰘯. Then return to 1-
2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the
mainboard.
CLEAR_CMOS Keep Data Clear Data
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Clear BIOS Password Jumper: PASSSWORD
The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. If you want to clear the BIOS password,
set the jumper to clear password.
PASSWORD Keep Password
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Clear Password
Important
Please refer to the below steps to clear the password:
Power o󰘯 the system.
Shorting the 1-2 pin.
Turn on the system to POST screen.
Shut down the system.
Place the cap return to 2-3 pin position.
Boot up the system.
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