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REPLACE THE CMOS BATTERY
The CMOS battery on the motherboard is considered a field replaceable unit. The battery is
designed to last for years and recharges when the motherboard has power. However, on rare
occasions you might need to replace one if the system loses BIOS settings when it is
unplugged. Make sure the replacement battery is an exact match to the original or is one the
motherboard manufacturer recommends for the board. Power down the system, unplug it,
press the power button to drain the power, and remove the case cover. Use your ground
bracelet to protect the system against ESD. The old battery can be removed with a little
prying using a flathead screwdriver. The new battery pops into place. For more specific
direction, see the motherboard documentation.
Now let’s turn our attention to installing or replacing a motherboard.
INSTALLING OR REPLACING A MOTHERBOARD
When you purchase a motherboard, the package comes with the board, I/O shield, documenta-
tion, drivers, and various screws, cables, and connectors (see Figure 3-42). When you replace a
motherboard, you pretty much have to disassemble an entire computer, install the new mother-
board, and reassemble the system, which you learned to do in Chapter 2. The following list is
meant to be a general overview of the process and is not meant to include the details of all pos-
sible installation scenarios, which can vary according to the components and OS you are using.
Figure 3-41 BIOS configuration jumper settings
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Figure 3-40 This group of three jumpers controls the BIOS configuration
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