How to Clear CMOS to Reset BIOS Settings (Intel desktop boards) — by Intel Support

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Intel's jumper and battery methods for resetting BIOS settings on boards with boxed desktop processors. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 to 2-3 (or remove the battery) for 1 to 5 minutes. Check your board manual first.

Quick steps

  1. Shut down and open the case
  2. Move the jumper to pins 2-3, wait 1-5 minutes, return it
  3. Or remove the battery for 1-5 minutes, then reattach

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

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Source: How to Clear CMOS to Reset BIOS Settings (Intel desktop boards) by Intel Support. Licence: Link only (©).

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