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Published November 2016
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Fatal1ty Story
Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or five games off guys who played at the highest level. I actually thought of making a career of it, but at that young age situations change rapidly. Because I’ve been blessed with great hand-eye coordination and a grasp of mathematics (an important element in video gaming) I gravitated to that activity.
GOING PRO
I started professional gaming in 1999 when I entered the CPL (Cyberathlete Professional League) tournament in Dallas and won $4,000 for coming in third place. Emerging as one of the top players in the United States, a company interested in sponsoring me flew me to Sweden to compete against the top 12 players in the world. I won 18 straight games, lost none, and took first place, becoming the number one ranked Quake III player in the world in the process. Two months later I followed that success by traveling to Dallas and defending my title as the world’s best Quake III player, winning the $40,000 grand prize. From there I entered competitions all over the world, including Singapore, Korea, Germany, Australia, Holland and Brazil in addition to Los Angeles, New York and St. Louis.
WINNING STREAK
I was excited to showcase my true gaming skills when defending my title as CPL
Champion of the year at the CPL Winter 2001 because I would be competing in a totally different first person shooter (fps) game, Alien vs. Predator II. I won that competition and walked away with a new car. The next year I won the same title playing Unreal Tournament 2003, becoming the only three-time CPL champion of the year. And I did it playing a different game each year, something no one else has ever done and a feat of which I am extremely proud.
At QuakeCon 2002, I faced off against my rival ZeRo4 in one of the most highly
anticipated matches of the year, winning in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Competing at Quakecon 2004, I became the World’s 1st Doom3 Champion by defeating Daler in a series of very challenging matches and earning $25,000 for the victory.
Since then Fatal1ty has traveled the globe to compete against the best in the world, winning prizes and acclaim, including the 2005 CPL World Tour Championship in New York City for a $150,000 first place triumph. In August 2007, Johnathan was awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the four year history of the eSports-Award for “showing exceptional sportsmanship, taking part in shaping eSports into what it is today and for being the prime representative of this young sport. He has become the figurehead for eSports worldwide”.
LIVIN’ LARGE
Since my first big tournament wins, I have been a “Professional Cyberathlete”, traveling the world and livin’ large with lots of International media coverage on outlets such as MTV, ESPN and a 60 Minutes segment on CBS to name only a few. It's unreal - it's crazy. I’m living a dream by playing video games for a living. I’ve always been athletic and took sports like hockey and football very seriously, working out and training hard. This discipline helps me become a better gamer and my drive to be the best has opened the doors necessary to become a professional.
A DREAM
Now, another dream is being realized – building the ultimate gaming computer, made up of the best parts under my own brand. Quality hardware makes a huge difference in competitions…a couple more frames per second and everything gets really nice. It’s all about getting the computer processing faster and allowing more fluid movement around the maps.
My vision for Fatal1ty hardware is to allow gamers to focus on the game without worrying about their equipment, something I’ve preached since I began competing. I don’t want to worry about my equipment. I want to be there – over and done with - so I can focus on the game. I want it to be the fastest and most stable computer equipment on the face of the planet, so quality is what Fatal1ty Brand products represent.
Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel
The Fatal1ty name, Fatal1ty logos and the Fatal1ty likeness are registered trademarks of Fatal1ty, Inc., and are used under license. © 2015 Fatal1ty, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction |
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Package Contents |
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1.2 |
Specifications |
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Motherboard Layout |
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I/O Panel |
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Chapter 2 Installation |
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Installing the CPU |
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Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink |
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Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) |
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Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) |
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Jumpers Setup |
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Onboard Headers and Connectors |
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CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide |
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Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards |
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Driver Installation and Setup |
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M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide |
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide |
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation |
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Installing Drivers |
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ASRock Live Update & APP Shop |
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UI Overview |
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Apps |
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BIOS & Drivers |
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3.2.4 |
Setting |
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Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 |
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Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation |
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ASRock AURA RGB LED |
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY |
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Introduction |
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EZ Mode |
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Advanced Mode |
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UEFI Menu Bar |
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Main Screen |
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OC Tweaker Screen |
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Advanced Screen |
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CPU Configuration |
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Chipset Configuration |
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Storage Configuration |
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Intel® Thunderbolt™ |
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Super IO Configuration |
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ACPI Configuration |
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USB Configuration |
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Trusted Computing |
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Tools |
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Security Screen |
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Boot Screen |
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Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4 Series
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
•ASRock Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
•ASRock Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4 Series Quick Installation Guide
•ASRock Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4 Series Support CD
•1 x I/O Panel Shield
•2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
•3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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1.2 Specifications
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Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology |
•4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
•Supports DDR4 2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
*7th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133.
•Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in nonECC mode)
•Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
•Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
•15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
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•Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full
HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics
•Gen9 LP, DX11.3, DX12
•HWAEncode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b, VP9, HEVC 10b (For 7th Gen Intel® CPU)
•HWA Encode/Decode: VP8 , HEVC 8b; GPU/SWEncode/ Decode: VP9, HEVC 10b (For 6th Gen Intel® CPU)
•Max. shared memory 1024MB
*The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems.
•Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
•Supports Triple Monitor
•Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz
•Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
•Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
•Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
•Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports
•Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports
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*If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_5 will be disabled.
*If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_0 will be disabled.
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•1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
•1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s)**
**Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology (M2_1 only)
**Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
**Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Connector |
• 1 x COM Port Header |
•1 x TPM Header
•1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
•1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
•1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
*The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
•2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
•1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin)
*The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power. (Smart Fan Speed Control)
*CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
•1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
•1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
•1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
•1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin)
•1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (10-pin)
*Only one Thunderbolt AIC Card is supported.
•3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 5 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
•1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
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AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support |
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ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events |
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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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No. Description
1ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
32 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
42 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4)
7SATA3 Connectors (SATA_4_5)
8SATA3 Connectors (SATA_2_3)
9SATA3 Connectors (SATA_0_1) 10 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
11 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
12 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7)
17 AURA RGB LED Header (RGB_LED)
18 COM Port Header (COM1)
19 TPM Header (TPMS1)
20 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
22 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
23 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2)
24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
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1.4 I/O Panel
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PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port (PS2_KB1) |
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USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) |
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D-Sub Port (VGA1) |
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USB 3.0 Type-A Port (USB3_TA_1) |
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LAN RJ-45 Port * |
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DVI-D Port (DVI1) |
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Line In (Light Blue) |
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Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB_1) |
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Front Speaker (Lime)** |
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USB 2.0 Port (USB_2) |
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Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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*There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
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** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output |
Front Speaker |
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Central / Bass |
Line In |
Channels |
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To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find the “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” 
, click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.
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Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4 Series
Chapter 2 Installation
This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
•Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components.
•In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
•Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
•Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components.
•When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1Installing the CPU
1.Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
2.Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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N _FA PU C
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1.For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2.It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed.
3.It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
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DDR4_A2 |
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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
*If PCIE5 or PCIE6 is occupied, PCIE4 will run at x2 mode.
*If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE3 will be disabled.
PCIe Slot Configurations
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
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CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear
Status” to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
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