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- Oct 18, 2007
Well, I have been banging my head, trying to figure out a mobo for my E6750. Sometimes the availability becomes an issue, sometimes the pricing, sometimes a stab in the neck, when I come across a bad review when I am just about to order it !!
Well, hear my latest story. I was about to settle for MSI P35 Neo, when I came across a forum on internet that said that 'some' MSI boards restart when first powered on. Some people say it's absolutely normal, while others say they haven't had this problem ever.
Disgusted, I visited the MSI site, and downloaded the P35 Neo manual, Therein on page 33/91, I saw something interesting :
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the mainboard.
What is it really..?? (I may mention that I haven't bought the system as yet, so may be some of you might actually try this and help me out !!)
Looking forward to replies.
Ajay Garg
Well, hear my latest story. I was about to settle for MSI P35 Neo, when I came across a forum on internet that said that 'some' MSI boards restart when first powered on. Some people say it's absolutely normal, while others say they haven't had this problem ever.
Disgusted, I visited the MSI site, and downloaded the P35 Neo manual, Therein on page 33/91, I saw something interesting :
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the mainboard.
What is it really..?? (I may mention that I haven't bought the system as yet, so may be some of you might actually try this and help me out !!)
Looking forward to replies.
Ajay Garg